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Historical documentary

The Memory of Justice (1976): Cast

The Memory of Justice (1976) movie poster

The Memory of Justice is a 1976 historical documentary directed by Marcel Ophüls, starring Adolf Hitler, Joan Baez and Daniel Ellsberg. It runs 4 hours 38 minutes.

The Memory of Justice (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4h 38m (278 min)
Director
Marcel Ophüls
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
Studio
Polytel
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Memory of Justice About?

The premise of The Memory of Justice without spoilers.

A striking, unsettling two‑part documentary that juxtaposes the Nazi crimes exposed at the Nuremberg trials with French actions in Algeria and American conduct in Vietnam. Spanning four hours, it probes whether any nation can claim moral authority to judge another, urging viewers to confront the complexities of historical accountability.

The Memory of Justice Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • war crime
  • laws of war
  • atrocity
  • nuremberg trial
  • vietnam war
  • 20th century history
  • disturbing
  • trial
  • archive footage
  • crime against humanity
  • interview
  • brutality
+6 more
  • nazi war criminal
  • judge
  • justice
  • war criminal
  • courtroom
  • nazi
Cast & crew

The Memory of Justice Cast

Adolf Hitler leads the cast, with Joan Baez and Daniel Ellsberg. Directed by Marcel Ophüls; 26 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Memory of Justice

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The Memory of Justice Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “L'Empreinte de la justice” and “Nicht schuldig?”.

Also known as
  • L'Empreinte de la justice
  • Nicht schuldig?
  • 正义的记忆
  • 더 메모리 오브 저스티스

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The Memory of Justice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Memory of Justice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Memory of Justice?

The Memory of Justice runs 4 hours 38 minutes (278 minutes).

When was The Memory of Justice released?

The Memory of Justice was released on May 28, 1976.

Who directed The Memory of Justice?

The Memory of Justice was directed by Marcel Ophüls.

More films by Marcel Ophüls

Who is in the cast of The Memory of Justice?

The Memory of Justice stars Adolf Hitler, Joan Baez and Daniel Ellsberg, among 26 credited actors.

Does The Memory of Justice have a post-credit scene?

No. The Memory of Justice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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