Judgment at Nuremberg

Dec 18 1961 Approved 2h 59m
Drama, War

In 1947, four German judges who served on the bench during the Nazi regime face a military tribunal to answer charges of crimes against humanity. Chief Justice Haywood hears evidence and testimony not only from lead defendant Ernst Janning and his defense attorney Hans Rolfe, but also from the widow of a Nazi general, an idealistic U.S. Army captain and reluctant witness Irene Wallner.

Plot

It has been three years since the most important Nazi leaders had already been tried. This trial is about 4 judges who used their offices to conduct Nazi sterilization and cleansing policies. Retired American judge, Dan Haywood has a daunting task ahead of him. The Cold War is heating up and no one wants any more trials as Germany, and Allied governments, want to forget the past. But is that the right thing to do is the question that the tribunal must decide.

Written by

Abby Mann, Montgomery Clift, Charles Dorat

Directed by

Stanley Kramer

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Roxlom Films, United Artists

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 16 wins & 26 nominations total

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90,261
Average Rating
8.3 out of 10
Metascore
60
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