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."
Originally released in 1983. The Scarlet and the Black is a drama/history film. directed by Jerry London. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, and John Gielgud
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (61 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty
Christopher Plummer
as Col. Herbert Kappler
John Gielgud
as Pope Pius XII
Raf Vallone
as Father Vittorio
Kenneth Colley
as Capt. Hirsch
Walter Gotell
as Gen. Max Helm
Barbara Bouchet
as Minna Kappler
Olga Karlatos
as Francesca Lombardo
Julian Holloway
as Alfred West
Angelo Infanti
as Father Morosini
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bill McCutchen Productions
- RAI
- ITC Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Scarlet and the Black about?
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 deci...
Who directed The Scarlet and the Black?
The Scarlet and the Black was directed by Jerry London.
How long is The Scarlet and the Black?
The Scarlet and the Black has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was The Scarlet and the Black released?
The Scarlet and the Black was released on February 2, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Scarlet and the Black?
The main cast of The Scarlet and the Black includes Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud, Raf Vallone, Kenneth Colley.