Despite Atticus' skilled defense, the jury's racial prejudices lead them to find Tom guilty. Atticus plans to appeal the verdict, but before he can do so, Tom is shot and killed while trying to escape the prison where he is being held. Tom Robinson is played by Brock Peters.
Despite Atticus' adept defense, racial prejudices within the jury led to Tom's conviction. Atticus plans to appeal the verdict, but before he can proceed, Tom is fatally shot and killed while trying to escape from the prison where he is being held. Tom Robinson is played by Brock Peters.