The Scarlet and the Black

1983 · 143 min · EN · PG · 6.8 (45 votes)

Dir. Jerry London · Starring Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud, Raf Vallone, Kenneth Colley, Walter Gotell · Music Ennio Morricone

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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 diplomatic status in a Catholic country prevents Colonel Kappler from openly arresting him, but O'Flaherty's activities become so large that the Nazi's decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican. O'Flaherty continues his work in a variety of disguises. Based on a true story. Written by John Vogel

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A nail-biting true story of courage against overwhelming odds. This film feels like a tense cat-and-mouse game, where faith and bravery are the only weapons against a ruthless enemy. It’s a testament to the human spirit’s resilience.

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based on true story