The Memory of Justice
Synopsis
This exceptional, disturbing, and thought-provoking two-part documentary compares the atrocities committed by the Nazis as revealed during the Nuremberg trials to those committed by the French in Algeria and those done by the Americans in Vietnam. The four-hour epic questions the right of any country to pass self-righteous moral judgements upon the actions of another country.
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Albert Speer
Self (archive footage)
Karl Dönitz
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Hermann Göring
Self (archive footage)
Herta Oberheuser
Self (archive footage)
Noël Favrelière
Self
Telford Taylor
Self
Jacques Pâris de Bollardière
Self
Yehudi Menuhin
Self
Daniel Ellsberg
Self
Edgar Faure
Self
Beate Klarsfeld
Self
Serge Klarsfeld
Self
Hans-Joachim Kulenkampff
Self
Joan Baez
Self
Johanna Hofer
Self
John Kenneth Galbraith
Self
Henri Alleg
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Ophüls
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Ophüls
- Original Title
- The Memory of Justice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 4h 38m
- Production Studios
- Polytel, Visual Programme Systems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Ophüls
Marcel Ophüls
Mike Davis
Inge Behrens
Marcel Ophüls, Max Palevsky, Hamilton Fish
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Ophüls
Director
Mike Davis
Director of Photography
Inge Behrens
Editor
Marcel Ophüls
Producer
Marcel Ophüls
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Memory of Justice
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What is The Memory of Justice about?
This exceptional, disturbing, and thought-provoking two-part documentary compares the atrocities committed by the Nazis as revealed during the Nuremberg trials to those committed by the French in Algeria and those done by the Americans in Vietnam. The four-hour epic questions the right of any country to pass self-righteous moral judgements upon the actions of another country.
Who directed The Memory of Justice?
The Memory of Justice was directed by Marcel Ophüls.
Who stars in The Memory of Justice?
The principal cast of The Memory of Justice includes Albert Speer, Karl Dönitz, Adolf Hitler, Hermann Göring, Herta Oberheuser.
When was The Memory of Justice released and how long is it?
The Memory of Justice was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 4h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Memory of Justice?
The Memory of Justice holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).