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The Trials of Alger Hiss

19802h 44mJohn Lowenthal
IMDb 6.4

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"A story so bizarre it might have been written by a master of international intrigue. But it wasn't. It really happened."

Documentary by lifelong friend that supports the innocence of Alger Hiss (convicted in January 1950 on two counts of espionage-related perjury)

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Mccarthy EraAnti-communismRichard NixonJoseph MccarthyMccarthyism1950s

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What is The Trials of Alger Hiss (1980) about?

Documentary by lifelong friend that supports the innocence of Alger Hiss (convicted in January 1950 on two counts of espionage-related perjury)

Who stars in The Trials of Alger Hiss?

The Trials of Alger Hiss stars Whittaker Chambers (Himself (archive footage)), Alger Hiss (Himself (archive footage)). The film was directed by John Lowenthal.

How long is The Trials of Alger Hiss?

The Trials of Alger Hiss has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980.

Is The Trials of Alger Hiss worth watching?

The Trials of Alger Hiss holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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