Name: The Scarlet and the Black
Director: Jerry London
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie, War
Released: 1983-01-01
Duration: PT2h 23mM
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud, Raf Vallone, Kenneth Colley

Question 1

What is The Scarlet and the Black (1983) about?

Accepted Answer

Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and Italian resistance families. His activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican.

Question 2

Who stars in The Scarlet and the Black?

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The Scarlet and the Black stars Gregory Peck (Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty), Christopher Plummer (Col. Herbert Kappler), John Gielgud (Pope Pius XII), Raf Vallone (Father Vittorio), Kenneth Colley (Capt. Hirsch). The film was directed by Jerry London.

Question 3

How long is The Scarlet and the Black?

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The Scarlet and the Black has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Question 4

Is The Scarlet and the Black worth watching?

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The Scarlet and the Black holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Drama, History, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Scarlet and the Black?

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