The Trial (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1948, The Trial is a drama film directed by G.W. Pabst, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1882 a country girl disappears from a small Hungarian village. The inhabitants suggest that she was murdered by the Jews. Everything is done to accuse them before the trial. A study in stubbornness, racism and intolerance and how to fight against it.
Who’s in it. The Trial stars Ernst Deutsch as Tempeldiener Scharf, Ewald Balser as Dr. Eötvös, Marianne Schönauer as seine Braut and Josef Meinrad as Untersuchungsrichter Bary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Trial 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 Trial page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trial (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Trial worth watching?
- The Trial holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trial?
- The Trial stars Ernst Deutsch, Ewald Balser, Marianne Schönauer, Josef Meinrad and Heinz Moog.
- When was The Trial released?
- The Trial was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.