

The Trials of Alger Hiss
1980, English. 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)
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- 2h 44m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 9 March 1980
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The Trials of Alger Hiss runs 164 minutes (2h 44m).
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The Trials of Alger Hiss isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 March 1980. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Trials of Alger Hiss, try Night Will Fall, S4: The Bob Lazar Story, Fuck.
Who directed The Trials of Alger Hiss?
The Trials of Alger Hiss (1980) was directed by John Lowenthal and stars Whittaker Chambers, Alger Hiss.