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The Scarlet and the Black

PG19832h 23mJerry London
IMDb 7.5

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"Gregory Peck stars as the man who led thousands in a daring escape to freedom - right under the nose of the Gestapo."

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.

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Based On True Story

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

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.

Who stars in The Scarlet and the Black?

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.

How long is The Scarlet and the Black?

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

Is The Scarlet and the Black worth watching?

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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