Movie

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.”

★ 7.0(63)19832h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Jerry London
Release date: 1983-02-02
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Bill McCutchen Productions

About The Scarlet and the Black

The Scarlet and the Black is a 1983 movie in the Drama, History and TV Movie genres, directed by Jerry London, starring Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer and John Gielgud. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 63 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Scarlet and the Black in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Olga Karlatos

Francesca Lombardo

Julian Holloway

Alfred West

Angelo Infanti

Father Morosini

Michael Byrne

Reinhard Beck

T. P. McKenna

Himmler

Themes & keywords

based on true story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Scarlet and the Black in Germany?+

The Scarlet and the Black is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Scarlet and the Black on Netflix?+

The Scarlet and the Black is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Scarlet and the Black?+

The Scarlet and the Black has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in The Scarlet and the Black?+

The Scarlet and the Black stars Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud, Raf Vallone and Kenneth Colley.

When did The Scarlet and the Black come out?+

The Scarlet and the Black is a 1983 movie directed by Jerry London.

What genre is The Scarlet and the Black?+

The Scarlet and the Black is Drama, History, TV Movie and War film.

Who directed The Scarlet and the Black?+

The Scarlet and the Black was directed by Jerry London.