# Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)

> A principled American judge confronts the legal and moral machinery behind Nazi atrocities while political expediency urges Germany to forget.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/666

## Facts

- Runtime: 191 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Stanley Kramer
- Cast: Spencer Tracy, Richard Widmark, Maximilian Schell, Burt Lancaster, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Montgomery Clift, William Shatner
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055031/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: somber, intense, thought-provoking, historical film night, serious discussion night

## Synopsis

A gripping courtroom drama that confronts the darkest chapters of history and the moral dilemmas of justice.

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