“Judgement at Nuremberg” is a fascinating look at the Judges’ Trial of 1947, where four German judges and prosecutors were tried for their alleged part in atrocities committed under the Nazi regime. This three hour film also examines the political situation in Europe with the Soviet blockade of Berlin, personal stories of people affected by the Holocaust, and actual footage of victims in the concentration camps.
The excellent script by Abby Mann won the Oscar for Best Screenplay, as did Maximilian Schell for Best Actor. A third Academy Award, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, went to producer-director Stanley Kramer. There was a total of eleven nominations for this United Artists film, a success in theatrical release.
“Judgement at Nuremberg” captured some outstanding performances on film, including Schell as the defense counsel, Spencer Tracy as the judge, and Montgomery Clift and Judy Garland as witnesses. The cast also included Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Werner Klemperer, Marlene Dietrich, William Shatner, Virginia Christine, Edward Binns, Howard Caine, Ben Wright, Joseph Bernard, Alan Baxter, and Ray Teal.
Judgement at Nuremberg (1961)
cinema
My Review
“Judgement at Nuremberg” is a fascinating look at the Judges’ Trial of 1947, where four German judges and prosecutors were tried for their alleged part in atrocities committed under the Nazi regime. This three hour film also examines the political situation in Europe with the Soviet blockade of Berlin, personal stories of people affected by the Holocaust, and actual footage of victims in the concentration camps.
The excellent script by Abby Mann won the Oscar for Best Screenplay, as did Maximilian Schell for Best Actor. A third Academy Award, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, went to producer-director Stanley Kramer. There was a total of eleven nominations for this United Artists film, a success in theatrical release.
“Judgement at Nuremberg” captured some outstanding performances on film, including Schell as the defense counsel, Spencer Tracy as the judge, and Montgomery Clift and Judy Garland as witnesses. The cast also included Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Werner Klemperer, Marlene Dietrich, William Shatner, Virginia Christine, Edward Binns, Howard Caine, Ben Wright, Joseph Bernard, Alan Baxter, and Ray Teal.