The Scarlet And The Black

Name: The Scarlet And The Black
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1983-02-02
Duration: 2 h 23 min
Rating: 7.70
Cast: John Gielgud, Raf Vallone, Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer

– Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped pris..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.70 / 10

Duration:

2 Hours and 23 Minutes

Release Year:

1983

The Scarlet And The Black — The Scarlet and the Black (1983)

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 diplomatic status in a Catholic country prevents Colonel Kappler from openly arresting him, but O'Flaherty's activities become so large that the Nazi's decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican. O'Flaherty continues his work in a variety of disguises. Based on a true story. Written by John Vogel

Styles:

Earnest, Bad Ending, Dramatic, Tense, Talky, Touching, Sentimental, Suspenseful, Realistic, Serious

Story Timeline:

1940s, 1930s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

Italy, USA, UK

Filming Locations:

Germany, Italy, California, Europe

Genre:

History, War, Drama

The Scarlet and the Black (1983) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Feb 1983

Language:

English, German, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:

NOT RATED

Directed by:

Jerry London

Story Written By:

J.P. Gallagher, David Butler

Main Actors:

John Gielgud, Raf Vallone, Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer

Plot:

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 diplomatic status in a Catholic country prevents Colonel Kappler from openly arresting him, but O'Flaherty's activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican. O'Flaherty continues his work in a variety of disguises. Based on a true story.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.

Production Company:

RAI

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.7/10