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Judgment at Nuremberg

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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).
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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 11/07/2007
Tracy delivers a performance of great intelligence and intuition. Go to Full Review Chicago Reader 11/07/2007
Watchable enough on its own terms, but insufferably glib next to something like Shoah. Go to Full Review Time Out 06/24/2006
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. Go to Full Review Jana Monji Age of the Geek Nov 15
4/5
This film was about the causes and effects of racism that drove Nazi German and how punishment should be served. The coda at the end, should serve as a cautionary note. Go to Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media 09/18/2024
Kramer ensures that the viewer is not given an easy ride—and nor should they be—and despite its three-hour runtime, the film remains compelling throughout. Go to Full Review Victor Pineyro Seventh Art Studio 04/08/2022
8/10
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 Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lars N @movie_douche Oct 20 It's rare to see a movie this thoughtful about the dilemmas it's trying to tackle. Three hours and not a second to long. It's as relevant today as it was in 1962, now that America is on its way over the fascist cliff. Absolutely gut wrenching and mesmerizing. See more Hail S Jul 21 Who am I? Just a girl who loves a classic. Herr Janning - you're not getting off the hook, pal. One of my favourite films ever. See more Isaiah Y Jul 9 Thoughtful film with too many amazing performances to list See more David H Jun 27 Many will notice disturbing similarities between certain aspects of this film and America in 2025. See more Jay W May 25 This movie proposes fascinating ethical questions. The movie doesn't claim to have the all the answers, instead it allows the audience to be introspective on the matter. When evil is done, how responsible are those who are 'just doing their jobs'? How long can someone remain willfully ignorant of the evil going on around them? The movie does not rely on a simple strawman to be the bad guy to prove their point. The trial setting allows both sides of the argument to be presented. The acting, cinematography and script are all finely tuned to provide top notch presentation. It is a story where judges judge judges. Is this movie that good? I will have you be the judge of that. See more Alain E @AlainE May 20 This thing has not aged well. You can hate nazism without having to condone the heavy handed presentation of the Nurenburg trials in this movie. Spencer Tracy still comes along as a sympathetic figure. Same with the chief prosecutor. I doubt whether in reality the defense was allowed to delve on nonessential elements when questioning witnesses. On Tubi. See more Read all reviews
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Stanley Kramer

Director

Spencer Tracy

Chief Judge Dan Haywood

Burt Lancaster

Dr. Ernst Janning

Richard Widmark

Colonel Tad Lawson

Marlene Dietrich

Mrs. Bertholt

Maximilian Schell

Hans Rolfe

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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
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 1961, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 14, 2004
Runtime
3h 6m
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