The Trials of Alger Hiss
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The Trials of Alger Hiss 1980 Directed by John Lowenthal

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)

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company History on Film
Release Date 9 March 1980
164 mins
Cast
Whittaker Chambers
Whittaker Chambers Himself (archive footage)
Alger Hiss
Alger Hiss Himself (archive footage)
Crew
Director
John Lowenthal
John Lowenthal
Producer
John Lowenthal
John Lowenthal
Cinematography
Mark Obenhaus
Mark Obenhaus
Adam Giffard
Adam Giffard
Steven L. Alexander
Steven L. Alexander
Vic Losick
Vic Losick
Edward Gray
Edward Gray
Editor
Marion Kraft
Marion Kraft