Judgment at Nuremberg 1961

As the echoes of war fade, four German judges stand accused of crimes against humanity in 1947. Chief Justice Haywood must weigh the moral complexities as he hears testimony from a widow's haunting account, an idealistic captain's conviction, and a reluctant witness's poignant truth.

As the echoes of war fade, four German judges stand accused of crimes against humanity in 1947. Chief Justice Haywood must weigh the moral complexities as he hears testimony from a widow's haunting account, an idealistic captain's conviction, and a reluctant witness's poignant truth.

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60

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8.6

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93%

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93%

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8.0 /10

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Awards & Nominations for Judgment at Nuremberg

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34th Academy Awards 1962

Spencer Tracy
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Actor

Spencer Tracy
Montgomery Clift
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Actor in a Supporting Role

Montgomery Clift
Judy Garland
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Actress in a Supporting Role

Judy Garland
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Art Direction (Black-and-White)

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Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Jean-Louis Trintignant
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Costume Design (Black-and-White)

Jean-Louis Trintignant
Stanley Kramer
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Directing

Stanley Kramer
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Film Editing

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Best Motion Picture

Win

Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

15th British Academy Film Awards 1962

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Best Film

Montgomery Clift
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Best Foreign Actor

Montgomery Clift
Maximilian Schell
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Best Foreign Actor

Maximilian Schell

14th Directors Guild of America Awards 1962

Stanley Kramer
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Feature Film

Stanley Kramer

19th Golden Globe Awards 1962

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Best Motion Picture – Drama

Maximilian Schell
Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Maximilian Schell
Montgomery Clift
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Montgomery Clift
Judy Garland
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)

Judy Garland
Stanley Kramer
Win

Best Director

Stanley Kramer
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Best Film Promoting International Understanding

18th Golden Globe Awards 1961

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Best Film Promoting International Understanding

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