Judgement at Nuremburg: 1961 Greatness

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) around the Oscar's brings the wood playing great classic that won various Oscar's. Judgement at Nuremburg follows the trial of German judges during WWII and the Holocaust. The issue at hand is what was their duty to their country vs. human decency? It's an incredibly difficult question that is probed in depth during this three hour drama. Maximillian Schell pulled out Best Actor for his portrayal of the German attorney defending the accused. Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, William Shatner (he's aged wonderfully), and Richard Widmark round out the great cast. The movie probes into Nuremburg and what was known by everyone (mistreatment of Jews/"undesirables") vs. unknown, the concentration camps mass exterminations. Emotion is laid bare and examined deeply by a great cast. Bottom Line: 9.1 out of 10. I found it riveting and excellent. Highly recommended viewing for movie fans.