Sealed Verdict (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1948, Sealed Verdict is a drama film directed by Lewis Allen, running about 82 minutes. “WHAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT FRATERNIZATION?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Hoyt plays a high-ranking Nazi being prosecuted by an army tribunal in the aftermath of World War II. Sentenced to death, the general appeals to the American investigating Major (Ray Milland), claiming mitigating circumstances, and providing the names of witnesses who will clear his name. This sends the Major in a search through the ruins of post-war Germany to determine the degree of the general's guilt.
Who’s in it. Sealed Verdict stars Ray Milland as Robert Lawson, Florence Marly as Themis DeLisle, Broderick Crawford as Captain Kinsella and John Hoyt as Otto Steigmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Sealed Verdict 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 Sealed Verdict page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sealed Verdict tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sealed Verdict (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sealed Verdict change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sealed Verdict worth watching?
- Sealed Verdict holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sealed Verdict?
- Sealed Verdict stars Ray Milland, Florence Marly, Broderick Crawford, John Hoyt and John Ridgely.
- When was Sealed Verdict released?
- Sealed Verdict was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.