The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg (1974)

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On June 19, 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, the so-called atomic spies of the 1950s, were executed at Sing Sing Prison. Their death only fostered the belief of many Americans that the Rosenbergs were innocent, victims of the anti-Communist paranoia of the 50s, rather than spies who had stolen atomic secrets for the Russians. In this landmark documentary, Alvin Goldstein looks at the facts and procedures of the Rosenberg case, as well as the climate of the times, interviewing jurors, FBI agents, lawyers for both sides, and the two sons of the Rosenbergs. Using documentary and newsreel footage, Goldstein creates a moving human drama.

Director: Alvin Goldstein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Production: PBS
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alvin Goldstein
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg about?
On June 19, 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, the so-called atomic spies of the 1950s, were executed at Sing Sing Prison. Their death only fostered the belief of many Americans that the Rosenbergs were innocent, victims of the anti-Communist paranoia of the 50s, rather than spies who had stolen atomic secrets for the Russians. In this landmark documentary, Alvin Goldstein looks at the facts and procedures of the Rosenberg case, as well as the climate of the times, interviewing jurors, FBI agents, lawyers for both sides, and the two sons of the Rosenbergs. Using documentary and newsreel footage, Goldstein creates a moving human drama.
Who directed The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?
The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg was directed by Alvin Goldstein.
Who stars in The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?
The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg stars Roy Cohn, Gloria Agrin.
How long is The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?
The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?
The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg is a Documentary film.
Where was The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg produced?
The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg was produced in United States of America.