A Trial in Prague


1h 24m 2001

Brief Synopsis

A look at the events leading up to the 1952 show trial and execution of 14 leading Czech Communists, 11 of whom were Jewish. In post-World War II Czechoslovakia, as Communist ideology began to appeal to many, a wave of anti-Semitism lead to the Slansky trial -- named after Rudolf Slansky, one of the

Film Details

Also Known As
Trial in Prague
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

Synopsis

A look at the events leading up to the 1952 show trial and execution of 14 leading Czech Communists, 11 of whom were Jewish. In post-World War II Czechoslovakia, as Communist ideology began to appeal to many, a wave of anti-Semitism lead to the Slansky trial -- named after Rudolf Slansky, one of the 14 executed on the trumped-up charges of treason and espionage.

Film Details

Also Known As
Trial in Prague
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall September 14, 2001

Released in United States September 14, 2001

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Cinema: Reflections of Our Time) August 24 - September 4, 2000.

16mm

color and b&w

dialogue English, Czech and French

subtitled English

rtg MPAA NONE

Released in United States Fall September 14, 2001

Released in United States September 14, 2001 (New York City)