The Trials of Alger Hiss(1980)
A story so bizarre it might have been written by a master of international intrigue. But it wasn't. It really happened.
4.0(4)2h 44m1980-03-09
Documentary
Overview
Documentary by lifelong friend that supports the innocence of Alger Hiss (convicted in January 1950 on two counts of espionage-related perjury)
- Director:
- John Lowenthal
- Producers:
- John Lowenthal
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Obenhaus
- Production:
- History on Film
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Whittaker Chambers
Himself (archive footage)
Alger Hiss
Himself (archive footage)
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