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Judgment at Nuremberg, 1961
English, German
USA
Profile of Judgment at Nuremberg
Judgment at Nuremberg can be described as thought provoking, contemplative, and sincere. The plot revolves around anti semitism, genocide, and the Holocaust. The main genres are drama, historical, and war. In terms of style, Judgment at Nuremberg is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. Judgment at Nuremberg is set, at least in part, in a courtroom and in a prison. It is located in Germany. It takes place in the 1960s. Judgment at Nuremberg has received attention for being an Oscar winner.
Summary of Judgment at Nuremberg
True story dealing with the Nazi war crimes trials of several members of the German judiciary. Here the focus is on two particular individuals, the judge (Spencer Tracey) who must render a final opinion and one particular defendant (Burt Lancaster), a well respected German scholar. The defendant, played by Burt Lancaster, must come to grips with the reality of his actions or inaction. Academy Award Nominations: 11, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Spencer Tracy. Academy Awards: 2, including Best Actor--Maximilian Schell, Best Adapted Screenplay.
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| Language: | English, German |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 19 December 1961 |
| Runtime: | 186 min |
| Awards: | Academy Awards |
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as Chief Judge Dan Haywood
as Dr. Ernst Janning
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