The Nuremberg Trials
Synopsis
One journalist described it as a chance "to see justice catch up with evil." On November 20, 1945, the twenty-two surviving representatives of the Nazi elite stood before an international military tribunal at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany; they were charged with the systematic murder of millions of people. The ensuing trial pitted U.S. chief prosecutor and Supreme Court judge Robert Jackson against Hermann Göring, the former head of the Nazi air force, whom Adolf Hitler had once named to be his successor. Jackson hoped that the trial would make a statement that crimes against humanity would never again go unpunished. Proving the guilt of the defendants, however, was more difficult than Jackson anticipated. This American Experience production draws upon rare archival material and eyewitness accounts to recreate the dramatic tribunal that defines trial procedure for state criminals to this day.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kloft
- Original Score
- Hubert Bittman
- Original Title
- The Nuremberg Trials
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Spiegel TV, National Geographic, BR, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kloft
Hubert Bittman
David Espar, Monika Finneisen
Michael Kloft, Dirk Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kloft
Producer
David Espar
Editor
Monika Finneisen
Editor
Michael Kloft
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Nuremberg Trials about?
One journalist described it as a chance "to see justice catch up with evil." On November 20, 1945, the twenty-two surviving representatives of the Nazi elite stood before an international military tribunal at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany; they were charged with the systematic murder of millions of people. The ensuing trial pitted U.S. chief prosecutor and Supreme Court judge Robert Jackson against Hermann Göring, the former head of the Nazi air force, whom Adolf Hitler had once named to be his successor. Jackson hoped that the trial would make a statement that crimes against humanity would never again go unpunished. Proving the guilt of the defendants, however, was more difficult than Jackson anticipated. This American Experience production draws upon rare archival material and eyewitness accounts to recreate the dramatic tribunal that defines trial procedure for state criminals to this day.
Who directed The Nuremberg Trials?
The Nuremberg Trials was directed by Michael Kloft.
Who stars in The Nuremberg Trials?
The principal cast of The Nuremberg Trials includes Joe Morton, Walter Cronkite, Hermann Göring, William Jackson, Chris Dodd.
When was The Nuremberg Trials released and how long is it?
The Nuremberg Trials was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nuremberg Trials?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nuremberg Trials was composed by Hubert Bittman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nuremberg Trials?
The Nuremberg Trials holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).