Uncertain Glory
"A French playboy gets serious when his country is threatened during World War II"
Originally released in 1944. Uncertain Glory is a war/drama film. directed by Raoul Walsh.
Starring Errol Flynn, Paul Lukas, and Jean Sullivan
Synopsis
In occupied France, a convicted thief and murderer escapes the guillotine when a bombing raid strikes the prison, but is quickly re-captured by the inspector of the Surete responsible for his original arrest. Fearing the guillotine more than his actual death, the convict inveigles the inspector to help him with a plan to rescue 100 Frenchmen taken by the Gestapo following an act of sabotage: he will confess to being the saboteur and allow himself to be executed by firing squad, the Gestapo's method of execution, thus freeing the 100 men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Errol Flynn
as Jean Picard
Paul Lukas
as Inspector Marcel Bonet
Jean Sullivan
as Marianne
Lucile Watson
as Mme. Maret
Dennis Hoey
as Father Le Clerc
Albert Van Antwerp
as Vitrac, member of underground
Wallis Clark
as Razeau, member of underground
Victor Kilian
as LaTour, member of underground
James Flavin
as Captain of Mobile Guard
Douglass Dumbrille
as Police Commissioner LaFarge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uncertain Glory about?
In occupied France, a convicted thief and murderer escapes the guillotine when a bombing raid strikes the prison, but is quickly re-captured by the inspector of the Surete responsible for his origi...
Who directed Uncertain Glory?
Uncertain Glory was directed by Raoul Walsh.
How long is Uncertain Glory?
Uncertain Glory has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Uncertain Glory released?
Uncertain Glory was released on April 7, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Uncertain Glory?
The main cast of Uncertain Glory includes Errol Flynn, Paul Lukas, Jean Sullivan, Lucile Watson, Dennis Hoey.