Directed by Robert L. Collins. Unable to afford a lawyer, Gideon is sentenced to five years in prison. ... Gideon's Trumpet Part 1/11 by SlickSwiftProduction. 9:54. Gideon's Trumpet is a book by Anthony Lewis describing the story behind Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that criminal defendants have the right to an attorney even if they cannot afford one. Gideon's Trumpet Part 1/11 by SlickSwiftProduction. Sign in. Gideons Trumpet carsun13; 11 videos; 38,572 views; Last updated on Aug 17, 2013; Play all Share. Sign in to YouTube.

In 1965, the book won an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Fact Crime book. The story of Clarence Earl Gideon and his fight for the right … With Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray. Movies TV Shows News Live Spotlight 360° Video Browse channels Sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Loading... Save. Streaming & DVD Movies Showtimes & Tickets Videos News Gideon's Trumpet (1980) Trailers and Clips In 1961, Clarence Earl Gideon (Henry Fonda) is arrested on charges of petty theft. In this film, Clarence Earl Gideon is a poor, ill-tempered Florida handyman who is arrested for petty larceny in 1961.