The Trials of Alger Hiss
Seen it?1980 | 164 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for the curious. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- A big, patient story, at 2 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 44 min.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Documentary by lifelong friend that supports the innocence of Alger Hiss (convicted in January 1950 on two counts of espionage-related perjury)
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Lowenthal
- Whittaker ChambersHimself (archive footage)
- Alger HissHimself (archive footage)