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Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)

โ€œThe event the world will never forget.โ€

8.0/10 ยท 990 votes 3h 11m nr DramaHistoryWar

#2 of 13 films from 1961 #188 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Stanley Kramer ยท Written by Abby Mann

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Overview

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.

Cast

Spencer Tracyas Dan Haywood
Burt Lancasteras Ernst Janning
Richard Widmarkas Tad Lawson
Marlene Dietrichas Mrs. Bertholt
Maximilian Schellas Hans Rolfe
Judy Garlandas Irene Hoffman Wallner
Montgomery Cliftas Rudolph Petersen
William Shatneras Harrison Byers
Werner Klempereras Emil Hahn
Kenneth MacKennaas Kenneth Norris
Torben Meyeras Werner Lampe
Joseph Bernardas Abe Radnitz
Alan Baxteras Matt Merrin
Edward Binnsas Senator Burkette

Facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1961
Runtime191 min (3h 11m) โ€” longer as the 1961 average of 121 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$10,000,000 (3.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0055031

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Questions

How long is Judgment at Nuremberg?
Judgment at Nuremberg runs 191 minutes (3h 11m), which is long for a drama โ€” plan for it.
Is Judgment at Nuremberg worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 990 votes, which places it #2 of 13 films released in 1961 in this index (top 92%) and #188 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Judgment at Nuremberg?
Judgment at Nuremberg was directed by Stanley Kramer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963).
Who stars in Judgment at Nuremberg?
Spencer Tracy as Dan Haywood; Burt Lancaster as Ernst Janning; Richard Widmark as Tad Lawson; Marlene Dietrich as Mrs. Bertholt; Maximilian Schell as Hans Rolfe; Judy Garland as Irene Hoffman Wallner.
What is Judgment at Nuremberg rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Judgment at Nuremberg?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/22074.

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