O.S.S.
"Based on a composite of actual incidents during WWII, the Office of Strategic Services sends teams of spies and saboteurs in Nazi-occupied France and Nazi Germany.."
Originally released in 1946. O.S.S. is a war/thriller film. directed by Irving Pichel.
Starring Alan Ladd, Geraldine Fitzgerald, and Patric Knowles
Synopsis
The (O)ffice of (S)trategic (S)ervices' Cmdr. Brady (Patric Knowles) forms Operation "Applejack" (based on a composite of actual incidents during WWII) and sends Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. aka John Martin as spy Philippe Martine (Alan Ladd) along with Miss Ellen Rogers posing as her college roommate, Madame Elaine Duprez (Geraldine Fitzgerald) and Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. as Albert Bernardito (Richard Benedict) to acquire secret Nazi plans. After nearly getting caught they succeed and get new identities. However they discover a secret that could change the war and risk their lives to get the information back to London before it jeopardizes their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alan Ladd
as John Martin / Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. / Philippe Martine
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Miss Ellen Rogers / Madame Elaine Duprez
Patric Knowles
as Cmdr. Brady
John Hoyt
as Col. Paul Meister
Gloria Saunders
as (W)omen's (A)rmy (C)orps Radio Operator Mary
Richard Webb
as Frank Schmidt (O)perational (S)upport (P)ackages, (M)aterial, Maintenance, Management, U.S.N.R. / Parker
Richard Benedict
as Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. / Albert Bernardi
Harold Vermilyea
as Amadeus Brink
Don Beddoe
as Rodney "Gates" Parrish / Raoul Josse
Onslow Stevens
as Field
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O.S.S. about?
The (O)ffice of (S)trategic (S)ervices' Cmdr. Brady (Patric Knowles) forms Operation "Applejack" (based on a composite of actual incidents during WWII) and sends Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. ...
Who directed O.S.S.?
O.S.S. was directed by Irving Pichel.
How long is O.S.S.?
O.S.S. has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was O.S.S. released?
O.S.S. was released on May 26, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in O.S.S.?
The main cast of O.S.S. includes Alan Ladd, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Patric Knowles, John Hoyt, Gloria Saunders.