Rogue Male

– Early in 1939 Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1976
Rogue Male (1976)

Early in 1939 Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Release Date:

22 Sep 1976

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Clive Donner

Writer:

Frederic Raphael, Geoffrey Household (novel)

Main Actors:

Peter O'Toole, John Standing, Alastair Sim, Harold Pinter

Plot:

Early in 1939 Sir Robert Hunter takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

BBC

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10