Judgment at Nuremberg
“The event the world will never forget.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
William Shatner
Harrison Byers
Werner Klemperer
Emil Hahn
Kenneth MacKenna
Kenneth Norris
Torben Meyer
Werner Lampe
Joseph Bernard
Abe Radnitz
Alan Baxter
Matt Merrin
Edward Binns
Senator Burkette
Virginia Christine
Mrs. Halbestadt
Otto Waldis
Pohl
Karl Swenson
Heinrich Geuter
Martin Brandt
Friedrich Hofstetter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 15, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.33x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Screenplay & Story
- Abby Mann
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- Judgment at Nuremberg
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 3h 11m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Roxlom Films, Stanley Kramer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kramer
Abby Mann
Ernest Gold
Ernest Laszlo
Frederic Knudtson
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kramer
Director
Abby Mann
Screenplay
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Joe King
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Judgment at Nuremberg
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What is Judgment at Nuremberg about?
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.
Who directed Judgment at Nuremberg?
Judgment at Nuremberg was directed by Stanley Kramer.
Who stars in Judgment at Nuremberg?
The principal cast of Judgment at Nuremberg includes Spencer Tracy, Richard Widmark, Maximilian Schell, Burt Lancaster, Marlene Dietrich.
When was Judgment at Nuremberg released and how long is it?
Judgment at Nuremberg was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 3h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Judgment at Nuremberg?
Judgment at Nuremberg had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (3.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Judgment at Nuremberg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Judgment at Nuremberg was composed by Ernest Gold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Judgment at Nuremberg?
Judgment at Nuremberg holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).