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.

1980 · 164 min · ★ 4.0 · Documentary

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

Directed by John Lowenthal

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