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Judgment at Nuremberg

  • 19611961
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 59m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
76K
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Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
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In 1948, an American court in occupied Germany tries four Nazis judged for war crimes.In 1948, an American court in occupied Germany tries four Nazis judged for war crimes.In 1948, an American court in occupied Germany tries four Nazis judged for war crimes.

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
76K
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  • Director
    • Stanley Kramer
  • Writers
    • Abby Mann(based on his original story by)
    • Montgomery Clift(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Spencer Tracy
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Richard Widmark
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stanley Kramer
  • Writers
    • Abby Mann(based on his original story by)
    • Montgomery Clift(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Spencer Tracy
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Richard Widmark
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 248User reviews
    • 105Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #135
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 16 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Maximilian Schell and Richard Widmark in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Maximilian Schell and Richard Widmark in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Spencer Tracy, William Shatner, Maximilian Schell, Richard Widmark, and Kenneth MacKenna in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Montgomery Clift in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Maximilian Schell in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
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    Montgomery Clift in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Burt Lancaster in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Burt Lancaster in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Maximilian Schell in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Marlene Dietrich in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
    Judy Garland, Richard Widmark, and Howard Caine in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)

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    Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy
    • Chief Judge Dan Haywoodas Chief Judge Dan Haywood
    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • Dr. Ernst Janningas Dr. Ernst Janning
    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Col. Tad Lawsonas Col. Tad Lawson
    Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich
    • Mrs. Bertholtas Mrs. Bertholt
    Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell
    • Hans Rolfeas Hans Rolfe
    Judy Garland
    Judy Garland
    • Irene Hoffmanas Irene Hoffman
    Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift
    • Rudolph Petersenas Rudolph Petersen
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Capt. Harrison Byersas Capt. Harrison Byers
    Werner Klemperer
    Werner Klemperer
    • Emil Hahnas Emil Hahn
    Kenneth MacKenna
    Kenneth MacKenna
    • Judge Kenneth Norrisas Judge Kenneth Norris
    Torben Meyer
    Torben Meyer
    • Werner Lampeas Werner Lampe
    Joseph Bernard
    • Maj. Abe Radnitzas Maj. Abe Radnitz
    Alan Baxter
    Alan Baxter
    • Brig. Gen. Matt Merrinas Brig. Gen. Matt Merrin
    Edward Binns
    Edward Binns
    • Sen. Burketteas Sen. Burkette
    Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine
    • Mrs. Halbestadtas Mrs. Halbestadt
    Otto Waldis
    Otto Waldis
    • Pohlas Pohl
    Karl Swenson
    Karl Swenson
    • Dr. Heinrich Geuteras Dr. Heinrich Geuter
    Martin Brandt
    Martin Brandt
    • Friedrich Hofstetteras Friedrich Hofstetter
    • Director
      • Stanley Kramer
    • Writers
      • Abby Mann(based on his original story by)
      • Montgomery Clift(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    It has been three years since the most important Nazi leaders had already been tried. This trial is about 4 judges who used their offices to conduct Nazi sterilization and cleansing policies. Retired American judge, Dan Haywood has a daunting task ahead of him. The Cold War is heating up and no one wants any more trials as Germany, and Allied governments, want to forget the past. But is that the right thing to do is the question that the tribunal must decide. —Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>
    • war crimes trial
    • nuremberg trials
    • allies occupation of germany
    • war crimes court
    • nuremberg germany
    • 45 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • More than a motion picture...It is an overwhelming experience in human emotion you will never forget!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • Approved
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    • Trivia
      Spencer Tracy's eleven-minute closing speech was filmed in one take using multiple cameras shooting simultaneously.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the movie a graphic states that 99 people were tried and sentenced at Nuremberg and that by the date of the movie (1961) none remained in prison. Some critics have pointed out that Nuremberg defendants Rudolf Hess and others were still imprisoned in Spandau. However, Hess and the other major defendants were tried by the International Military Tribunal (with judges and prosecutors from each of the four victorious Allied powers). The caption in the film states that the statistic refers only to the Nuremberg trials "held in the American sector." By 1961, all of the defendants sentenced in the American trials were indeed free; the graphic is therefore correct.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Ernst Janning: Judge Haywood... the reason I asked you to come: Those people, those millions of people... I never knew it would come to that. You *must* believe it, *You must* believe it!

      Judge Dan Haywood: Herr Janning, it "came to that" the *first time* you sentenced a man to death you *knew* to be innocent.

    • Connections
      Featured in Marlene (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Lili Marleen
      (uncredited)

      Music by Norbert Schultze (1938)

      Lyrics by Hans Leip (1915)

      Partially Performed by Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)

    User reviews248

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    ~One of the most Powerful Films ever made.~
    Judgement At Nurmeberg is a 1961 film about four Nazi Judges are in trial for crimes against humanity. Well let me just start out by saying that this is a very sad, powerful film. I was expecting it to be very boring and I guess I underestimated it. The film is also very well written, so well written that actually it makes you really think. I'm happy that it won an Oscar for writing.

    The best quality about the film HAS to be the acting. Judy Garland, I think should of won a Supporting Actress. This is her finest performance ever, and I'm sad she didn't win one. Maximilian Schell gives the performance of a lifetime in his role as the defense attorney for the judges. He truly deserved his Oscar because he was very powerful. Spencer Tracy also gave a quite exceptional performance as he always had. (He isn't a Two-Time Oscar Winner for nothing. As for Montgomery Clift he deserved his Oscar Nomination. I am kind of ticked off that Marlene didn't get an Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actress. I always feel she is underrated.

    As for Stanley Kramer (The Director) he had real talent and this film shows it. The 9-Time Oscar nominated Director should've of won an Oscar for Best Director for Judgement at Nuremberg. I hope his talent though will be remembered for many years to come.

    My Overall Consensus is that the movie definitely succeeds due to the Extraordinary Performances and the Quite Exceptional Writing.

    You Should see this Film. 10/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1961 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Sojenje v Nürnbergu
    • Filming locations
      • former Reichsparteitag area, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production company
      • Roxlom Films Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,180
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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