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.

19832h 23m7.1(66 votes)

DramaHistoryTV MovieWar

Synopsis

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.

The Scarlet and the Black (1983) is a drama, history, tv movie, and war film directed by Jerry London. It stars Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, and John Gielgud. The film runs for 2 hours 23 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 66 votes.

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Director

Jerry London

Cast

Gregory Peck

Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty

Christopher Plummer

Col. Herbert Kappler

John Gielgud

Pope Pius XII

Raf Vallone

Father Vittorio

Kenneth Colley

Capt. Hirsch

Walter Gotell

Gen. Max Helm

Barbara Bouchet

Minna Kappler

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Where can I watch The Scarlet and the Black?

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Who stars in The Scarlet and the Black?

The Scarlet and the Black stars Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud, and Raf Vallone, and was directed by Jerry London.

How long is The Scarlet and the Black?

The Scarlet and the Black has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes.

When did The Scarlet and the Black come out?

The Scarlet and the Black was released in 1983.

What genre is The Scarlet and the Black?

The Scarlet and the Black is a drama, history, tv movie, and war film.

Is The Scarlet and the Black worth watching?

The Scarlet and the Black holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.