Judgment at Nuremberg

Defense attorney Rolfe cross-examines witness Petersen:
Rolfe: "In the decision that came down from Stuttgart it is stated that your mother suffered from hereditary feeblemindedness."
"Mr. Petersen, there was a simple test that the health court used to ask in all cases of mental incompetence."
Petersen to the judge: "I want that you tell me, was she feebleminded? (1:06)

Capt. Byers tells judge Haywood about the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia, "It's rumored Masaryk committed suicide." (1:19)

Prosecuting Atty. Lawson narrates for the court films from German prison camps: "Sometimes mercy was shown to the children. They were injected with morphia so they'd be unconscious when hanged." (1:52)

Mental Retardation | morphine | suicide

Read Abby Mann's Judgment at Nuremberg based on the Broadway play adapted from the original television drama that formed the basis for the film.