The Trials of Alger Hiss (1980)

03/09/1980 (US) • 2h 44m

Documentary

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

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Whittaker Chambers

Himself (archive footage)

Alger Hiss

Himself (archive footage)


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Status

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Original Language

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

mccarthy era

anti-communism

richard nixon

joseph mccarthy

mccarthyism

1950s

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