Code Name: Emerald
"Double agent. Double cross. Trained by the Americans. Trusted by the Nazis. One man holds the secret to the invasion of Normandy."
Originally released in 1985. Code Name: Emerald is a action/drama film. directed by Jonathan Sanger.
Starring Ed Harris, Max von Sydow, and Horst Buchholz
Synopsis
In preparation for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi occupied territory, the 'overlords' were the few Allied agents who knew the details of the operation. When one them is captured by the Germans, a double agent must infiltrate occupied Paris, with the help of a high level German officer and the French Resistance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ed Harris
as Gus Lang
Max von Sydow
as Jürgen Brausch
Horst Buchholz
as Walter Hoffman
Helmut Berger
as Ernst Ritter
Cyrielle Clair
as Claire Jouvet
Eric Stoltz
as Andy Wheeler
Patrick Stewart
as Colonel Peters
Graham Crowden
as Sir Geoffrey Macklin
George Mikell
as Major Seltz
Gabriel Barylli
as Dieter Träger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Code Name: Emerald about?
In preparation for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi occupied territory, the 'overlords' were the few Allied agents who knew the details of the operation. When one them is captured by...
Who directed Code Name: Emerald?
Code Name: Emerald was directed by Jonathan Sanger.
How long is Code Name: Emerald?
Code Name: Emerald has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Code Name: Emerald released?
Code Name: Emerald was released on September 7, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Code Name: Emerald?
The main cast of Code Name: Emerald includes Ed Harris, Max von Sydow, Horst Buchholz, Helmut Berger, Cyrielle Clair.