The Secret War of Harry Frigg

– When 5 allied generals are captured in Italy in WWII, it is a propaganda nightmare for the allies. T..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1968
The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)

When 5 allied generals are captured in Italy in WWII, it is a propaganda nightmare for the allies. The generals are all 1 star and refuse to take orders from each other in order to plan an escape. Harry Frigg is a private who has escaped from the guard house dozens of times. He is promoted to Major General and ordered to get the generals out once he is captured. Harry is willing to escape, but then he meets the countess...

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:
Release Date:

29 Feb 1968

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
Unrated

Director:

Jack Smight

Writer:

Peter Stone, Frank Tarloff (screenplay), Frank Tarloff (story)

Main Actors:

Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan, Tom Bosley

Plot:

When 5 allied generals are captured in Italy in WW II, it is a propaganda nightmare for the Allies. The generals are all 1 star and refuse to take orders from each other in order to plan an escape. Harry Frigg is a private who has escaped from the guard house dozens of times. He is promoted to Major General (2 stars) and ordered to get the generals out once he is captured. Harry is willing to escape, but then he meets the countess ...

Production:

Universal

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10