John Brown's Raid White abolitionist John Brown and twenty of his men attempt to start an armed slave revolt in 1859 by seizing a U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Based on true events. Details Casts Posters Title John Brown's Raid Release Date 1960-10-25 Runtime 01 Hours 00 Minutes Genres Drama TV Movie Production Companies Unknown Production Countries United States of America Wesley Addy... ... Roberts Blossom... ... James Broderick... ... Thomas A. Carlin... ... Ossie Davis... ... Robert Duvall... ... Earle Hyman... ... Tim O'Connor... ... Original Size (500x750)