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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 2 h 44 min |
Description:
This documentary examines the story of Alger Hiss, a well-known American politician convicted of perjury in January 1950 for alleged espionage. Told through the perspective of a lifelong friend and the film's director, it explores Hiss’s life and career, presenting a personal view of his claim of innocence. The film reveals new evidence, features interviews with important figures connected to the case, and questions the commonly accepted account of Hiss’s conviction. It prompts viewers to consider the nature of truth and justice, and the difficulties in major legal proceedings. Ultimately, the documentary leaves audiences questioning whether Hiss was wrongly convicted based on indirect evidence.
| Alternative title: | The Trials of Alger Hiss |
| Release year: | 1980 |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | John Lowenthal |
| Type: | Movie |
| External links: | IMDB |
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