Documentary · United States of America · 1980 · 2h 44m

The Trials of Alger Hiss

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Director
John Lowenthal
Cast
Whittaker Chambers as Himself (archive footage) Alger Hiss as Himself (archive footage)
Crew
Adam Giffard — Director of Photography Edward Gray — Director of Photography Mark Obenhaus — Director of Photography Steven L. Alexander — Director of Photography Vic Losick — Director of Photography Marion Kraft — Editor
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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

Mood & Themes
mccarthy eraanti-communismrichard nixonjoseph mccarthymccarthyism1950s
Key Collaborators
John Lowenthal Director Adam Giffard Director of Photography Edward Gray Director of Photography Mark Obenhaus Director of Photography Steven L. Alexander Director of Photography Vic Losick Director of Photography Marion Kraft Editor John Lowenthal Producer
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