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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 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 Stefan Pape Common Sense Media 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. Sep 18, 2024 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 Read all reviews

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Jay W 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. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Alain E 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. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review Davi Soares D Perfect until the end, it have no mistakes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review Iain M This is mandatory viewing, especially in the current political climate. The final scene brings it all together, but you cannot jump straight to it - the narrative and the many many fine performances that get you there are all essential. How can good men and women do terrible things? This film anwers that question. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review 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 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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