The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Judgment at Nuremberg
Drama · History · 1961
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.
Movie details
Judgment at Nuremberg
“The event the world will never forget.”
1961 Drama · History 3h 11m
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TMDB
8.0 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Judgment at Nuremberg?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Stanley Kramer
Written by
Abby Mann
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
Court is in session
Put Judgment at Nuremberg on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.