Hitler’s Henchmen (1998): S02E05 – Freisler: The Hanging Judge

Introduction Hitler’s Henchmen (German: Hitler’s Helfer) is a biography, war documentary hosted by David Ritchie, published by SBS in 1996 and 1998. Outline There was no justice to be found in Freisler’s courtroom. The ‘Blood Judge’ would rave and scream at the accused, lecturing them and robbing them of all dignity before handing down the…

Andrew Marshall

01/02/2022

1–2 minutes

Biography, History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

Hitler’s Henchmen (German: Hitler’s Helfer) is a biography, war documentary hosted by David Ritchie, published by SBS in 1996 and 1998.

Outline

There was no justice to be found in Freisler’s courtroom. The ‘Blood Judge’ would rave and scream at the accused, lecturing them and robbing them of all dignity before handing down the inevitable sentence – death.

His name is synonymous with a parody of justice. His victims never received a real trial, but rather were humiliated in public. He handed down judgements that suited him. For the most part, the verdict was one and the same: death. As President of the People’s Court, he was the main representative of the legal reign of terror in the Third Reich. Those who stood accused before the furious and roaring Bloody Judge had no hope of being able to maintain their dignity.

Hitler’s Henchmen Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1998.
Running Time: 54 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: Australia.
Language: English.