The Scarlet and the Black

The Scarlet and the Black

Gregory Peck stars as the man who led thousands in a daring escape to freedom - right under the nose of the Gestapo.
1983Drama, History, TV Movie2h 23m7.1PG
Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and…
Directed by Jerry London 2 Feb 1983 · Magh 19, 2039 BS Italy

Storyline

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.

Facts

  • Release date2 February 1983Magh 19, 2039 BS
  • Runtime2h 23m
  • GenresDrama, History, TV Movie, War
  • DirectorJerry London
  • WritersDavid Butler, J.P. Gallagher
  • MusicEnnio Morricone
  • LanguageEnglish
  • ProductionBill McCutchen Productions, RAI, ITC Entertainment
  • CountriesItaly, United States of America, United Kingdom

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based on true story

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