The Trial of Bernhard Goetz


2h 30m 1988

Brief Synopsis

A courtroom drama based in its entirety on the actual transcripts of the trial of Bernhard Goetz, a New Yorker accused of attempted murder when he shot and seriously wounded four black youths, his fellow passengers on a subway train, when one asked him for money.

Film Details

Also Known As
American Playhouse (05/11/88), Trial of Bernhard Goetz
Release Date
1988

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 30m

Synopsis

A courtroom drama based in its entirety on the actual transcripts of the trial of Bernhard Goetz, a New Yorker accused of attempted murder when he shot and seriously wounded four black youths, his fellow passengers on a subway train, when one asked him for money.

Film Details

Also Known As
American Playhouse (05/11/88), Trial of Bernhard Goetz
Release Date
1988

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 30m

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