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The Trials of Alger Hiss

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.
Documentary
📜 Overview: Documentary by lifelong friend that supports the innocence of Alger Hiss (convicted in January 1950 on two counts of espionage-related perjury)
🌏 Languages Available:
📆 Date Released: 1980-03-09
⌚ Running Time: 164 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 3.5

Beloved Cast

Whittaker Chambers original image
Himself (archive footage)
Whittaker Chambers
Alger Hiss original image
Himself (archive footage)
Alger Hiss

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