The Trials of Alger Hiss

“A story so bizarre it might have been written by a master of international intrigue. But it wasn't. It really happened.”

4.0/ 10 4 votes 1980-03-09 2h 44m 0 popularity

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

Director: John Lowenthal

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Whittaker Chambers

Himself (archive footage)

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Alger Hiss

Himself (archive footage)

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