Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
The event the world will never forget.
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.
Director: Stanley Kramer
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 191 min
Release Date: December 18, 1961
Cast
- Spencer Tracy - Dan Haywood
- Richard Widmark - Tad Lawson
- Maximilian Schell - Hans Rolfe
- Burt Lancaster - Ernst Janning
- Marlene Dietrich - Mrs. Bertholt
- Judy Garland - Irene Hoffman Wallner
- Montgomery Clift - Rudolph Petersen
- William Shatner - Harrison Byers
- Werner Klemperer - Emil Hahn
- Kenneth MacKenna - Kenneth Norris
Screenplay
Music: Ernest Gold
Cinematography: Ernest Laszlo
Editing: Frederic Knudtson
Production: United Artists, Roxlom Films, Stanley Kramer Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
right and justice, nazi, court case, judge, concentration camp, world war ii, national socialism, national socialist party, nuremberg trials, trial, nuremberg, germany, black and white, courtroom drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Judgment at Nuremberg about?
- 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.
- Who directed Judgment at Nuremberg?
- Judgment at Nuremberg was directed by Stanley Kramer.
- Who stars in Judgment at Nuremberg?
- Judgment at Nuremberg stars Spencer Tracy, Richard Widmark, Maximilian Schell, Burt Lancaster, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland.
- How long is Judgment at Nuremberg?
- Judgment at Nuremberg has a runtime of 3h 11m (191 minutes).
- What genre is Judgment at Nuremberg?
- Judgment at Nuremberg is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Judgment at Nuremberg?
- Judgment at Nuremberg had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Judgment at Nuremberg gross?
- Judgment at Nuremberg grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was Judgment at Nuremberg produced?
- Judgment at Nuremberg was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Judgment at Nuremberg?
- The themes of Judgment at Nuremberg include: Courtroom Drama.