The Hollywood Ten (1950): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1950 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1950, The Hollywood Ten is a dokumentarfilm film directed by John Berry, running about 15 minutes.

What it’s about. A brief look at The Hollywood Ten, a group of screenwriters and directors charged with contempt of court after challenging the House Un-American Activities Committee and their controversial and self-incriminatory questions during the red scare. With that act of defiance, they were sentenced to one year in prison simply for speaking their minds and exercising their constitutional rights as concerned citizens. This is their story, their version of the facts, and their opinions.

Who’s in it. The Hollywood Ten stars J. Parnell Thomas as Self, Lester Cole as Self, Edward Dmytryk as Self and Alvah Bessie as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Hollywood Ten has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hollywood Ten page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Hollywood Ten tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

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Where can I watch The Hollywood Ten (1950)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hollywood Ten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Hollywood Ten worth watching?
The Hollywood Ten holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy dokumentarfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Hollywood Ten?
The Hollywood Ten stars J. Parnell Thomas, Lester Cole, Edward Dmytryk, Alvah Bessie and Albert Maltz.
When was The Hollywood Ten released?
The Hollywood Ten was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.