What is The Trial of Madmen?
The Trial of Madmen is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1961
- Studios
- Mosfilm
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~115 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Mosfilm
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The Trial of Madmen is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A 1930s German scientist flees to America after refusing to surrender his life-giving rays for military use.”
- compelling ethical dilemma involving scientific discovery
- historical 1930s setting
- the available plot description ends abruptly
- limited public background information
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about scientists facing ethical conflicts.
The film deals with historical tensions of the 1930s and military exploitation of technology.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1961.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a young scientist named Professor Johannes Werner.
Where does the story begin?
The story begins in Germany in the 1930s.
Why does the professor flee to the USA?
He flees after refusing to give up his invention for military use and breaking his equipment.
Who does the professor encounter later in the USA?
He encounters his former pupil Huber, who has restored the apparatus.
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