The Scarlet And The Black

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

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Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
1983
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

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The Scarlet and the Black (1983) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Feb 1983

Language:

English, German, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Jerry London

Writer:

J.P. Gallagher (book), David Butler

Main Actors:

Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud, Raf Vallone

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:

RAI

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10