The Trials of Alger Hiss

1980

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)

Cast

Whittaker Chambers

Himself (archive footage)

Alger Hiss

Himself (archive footage)