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The Trials of Alger Hiss

The Trials of Alger Hiss

★ 4.0/10•1980•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.

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

John Lowenthal · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 44m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 9, 1980

Actors

Whittaker Chambers

Whittaker Chambers

Himself (archive footage)

Alger Hiss

Alger Hiss

Himself (archive footage)

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