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6.3 / 10 IMDb November 12, 1951 1h 0m
The story of James Otis who was a part of the American revolution. He contested in court the right of the British to search colonists' homes.
Director
Runtime
1h 0m
Release Date
November 12, 1951
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Charlton Heston
as James Otis
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Rita Grapel
as Ruth Otis
Anne Seymour
as Mercy Warren
Frank Overton
as John Emroy
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Harry Cooke
as William Wooley
Romney Brent
as Governor Bernard
Celia Johnson
as Mary Otis
Harry Townes
as Sam Adams
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Justice Watson
as Peter
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George Ives
as Mr. Robinson
Rita Morley
as Emma Emroy
Lloyd Bochner
as Prescott
Jon Lormer
as Mr. Huntington
Betty Furness
as Self - Commercial Spokeswoman
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Robert Haines
as Judge
Shirley Ballard
as Elizabeth Otis
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Marvyn Dorkin
as Doctor
Production Companies
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