The Scarlet and the Black Poster

The Scarlet and the Black (1983)

TV Movie  -  143 min  -  Drama | History | War
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Jerry London

Writers:

J.P. Gallagher (book), David Butler
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gregory Peck ...
Christopher Plummer ...
John Gielgud ...
Pope Pius XII (as Sir John Gielgud)
Raf Vallone Raf Vallone ...
Father Vittorio
Kenneth Colley Kenneth Colley ...
Capt. Hirsch (as Ken Colley)
Walter Gotell Walter Gotell ...
Gen. Max Helm
Barbara Bouchet Barbara Bouchet ...
Minna Kappler
Julian Holloway ...
Alfred West
Angelo Infanti Angelo Infanti ...
Father Morosini
Olga Karlatos Olga Karlatos ...
Francesca Lombardo
Michael Byrne Michael Byrne ...
Reinhard Beck
T.P. McKenna ...
Vernon Dobtcheff ...
Count Langenthal
John Terry ...
Lt. Jack Manning
Peter Burton ...
Sir D'Arcy Osborne
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Storyline

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 Nazis 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 <jlvogel@comcast.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Vatican | Nazi | SS | Monsignor | Irish Catholic  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | History | War

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USA | UK | Italy

Language:

English | German | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Scarlatto e nero See more »

Filming Locations:

Rome, Lazio, Italy See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

This tele-movie's opening preamble states: "This motion picture is based on a true story." See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When the priest, disguised as a Sturmbahnführer, is eluding his pursuers, the film is shown reversed; medal ribbons and collar insignia are on the wrong sides. See more »

Quotes

Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty: Colonel, do I get the idea that you're tryin' to put a crimp in my social life?
Col. Herbert Kappler: Damn you and damn your social life, priest!
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Connections

References Massacre in Rome (1973) See more »