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American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally

R20211h 47mMichael Polish
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 19% · Metacritic 25

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"In the darkest war her voice was the most powerful weapon."

The life of American woman Mildred Gillars and her lawyer, who struggles to redeem her reputation. Dubbed “Axis Sally” for broadcasting Nazi propaganda to American troops during World War II, Mildred’s story exposes the dark underbelly of the Third Reich's hate-filled propaganda machine, her eventual capture in Berlin, and subsequent trial for treason against the United States after the war.

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What is American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021) about?

The life of American woman Mildred Gillars and her lawyer, who struggles to redeem her reputation. Dubbed “Axis Sally” for broadcasting Nazi propaganda to American troops during World War II, Mildred’s story exposes the dark underbelly of the Third Reich's hate-filled propaganda machine, her eventual capture in Berlin, and subsequent trial for treason against the United States after the war.

Who stars in American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally?

American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally stars Meadow Williams (Mildred Gillars), Al Pacino (James Laughlin), Thomas Kretschmann (Joseph Goebbels), Mitch Pileggi (John Kelly), Lala Kent (Elva). The film was directed by Michael Polish.

How long is American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally?

American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated R.

Is American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally worth watching?

American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 19. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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