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Judgment at Nuremberg

Released Dec 19, 1961 3h 6m Drama List
92% Tomatometer 26 Reviews 93% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings
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 (Spencer Tracy) hears evidence and testimony not only from lead defendant Ernst Janning (Burt Lancaster) and his defense attorney Hans Rolfe (Maximilian Schell), but also from the widow of a Nazi general (Marlene Dietrich), an idealistic U.S. Army captain (William Shatner) and reluctant witness Irene Wallner (Judy Garland). Mehr lesen Read Less
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Judgment at Nuremberg dramatizes historical atrocity with thoughtfulness and vitality, interrogating complicity and genocide with an all-star cast at the peak of their respective powers.

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Variety Staff Variety Tracy delivers a performance of great intelligence and intuition. Nov 7, 2007 Full Review Chicago Reader Watchable enough on its own terms, but insufferably glib next to something like Shoah. Nov 7, 2007 Full Review Time Out There are no surprises in the direction, and Abby Mann's screenplay plays the expected tunes, but there's enough conviction on display to reward a patient spectator. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Victor Pineyro Seventh Art Studio Few 3-hour long court dramas are as compelling and thrilling as Judgement at Nuremberg. A film about injustice and war while portraying hopelessness and double standards. Incredible script, magnificent directing. Full review in Spanish Rated: 8/10 Apr 8, 2022 Full Review Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com One of American cinema's landmark dramas, as well as one of the most powerful courtroom dramas ever filmed. Rated: 4/4 Jan 8, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Far from a simplistic condemnation of fascism. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 18, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Emanuel F That's cinema! True masterpiece Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Kellie G An all star cast deliverers an indictment on apathy, indifference and gnawing acceptance of their role in the worst of human nature. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Leonardo M Incredibly moving and outstanding portrayal of the complex issue of justice surrounding the people of Germany pertaining to the Holocaust Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Autumn M Spencer Tracy is at the top of his game in this piercing legal thriller that dramatizes one of the most shameful chapters in modern history. Judy Garland is similarly captivating in her small role. Highly recommended. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/24 Full Review Alec B Kramer's films can be a bit overlong and a bit too obsessed with their own importance. While "Judgment at Nuremberg" suffers from both, neither issue eclipses the film's stronger elements (namely most of the performances, and the writing). Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review Dr D On the one hand, the film is remarkable, great story, great acting. However, being made in 1961, its wider and superbly attempted moral truth is slightly confined by a looming US sensibility about the impending Cold War with Russia. Dr. JD MA(Oxford) MD(Barts) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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 (Spencer Tracy) hears evidence and testimony not only from lead defendant Ernst Janning (Burt Lancaster) and his defense attorney Hans Rolfe (Maximilian Schell), but also from the widow of a Nazi general (Marlene Dietrich), an idealistic U.S. Army captain (William Shatner) and reluctant witness Irene Wallner (Judy Garland).
Director
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Stanley Kramer
Screenwriter
Abby Mann
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Roxlom Films Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Englisch
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 1961, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 14, 2004
Runtime
3h 6m
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