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Odette

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  • 2h 4m
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Odette (1950)
DramaHistoryWar

During WW2, a French woman living in England volunteers to work for British Intelligence in Nazi-occupied France.During WW2, a French woman living in England volunteers to work for British Intelligence in Nazi-occupied France.During WW2, a French woman living in England volunteers to work for British Intelligence in Nazi-occupied France.

IMDb RATING
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800
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  • Director
    • Herbert Wilcox
  • Writers
    • Jerrard Tickell(by)
    • Warren Chetham Strode(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anna Neagle
    • Trevor Howard
    • Marius Goring
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  • Director
    • Herbert Wilcox
  • Writers
    • Jerrard Tickell(by)
    • Warren Chetham Strode(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anna Neagle
    • Trevor Howard
    • Marius Goring
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    • 20User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Odette (1950)
    Anna Neagle in Odette (1950)
    Trevor Howard in Odette (1950)
    Anna Neagle and Marianne Walla in Odette (1950)
    Alfred Schieske in Odette (1950)
    Alfred Schieske in Odette (1950)
    Odette (1950)
    Marianne Walla in Odette (1950)
    Anna Neagle and Alfred Schieske in Odette (1950)
    Trevor Howard and Anna Neagle in Odette (1950)
    Marius Goring in Odette (1950)
    Anna Neagle in Odette (1950)

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    Anna Neagle
    Anna Neagle
    • Odette Sansomas Odette Sansom…
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Captain Peter Churchillas Captain Peter Churchill…
    Marius Goring
    Marius Goring
    • Colonel Henrias Colonel Henri
    Peter Ustinov
    Peter Ustinov
    • Lt. Alex Rabinovichas Lt. Alex Rabinovich…
    Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee
    • Jackas Jack
    Maurice Buckmaster
    Maurice Buckmaster
    • Selfas Self
    Alfred Schieske
    Alfred Schieske
    • Camp Commandantas Camp Commandant
    Gilles Quéant
    • Jacquesas Jacques
    • (as Gilles Queant)
    Marianne Walla
    Marianne Walla
    • S.S. Wardressas S.S. Wardress
    Fritz Wendhausen
    • Colonelas Colonel
    • (as F.R. Wendhousen)
    Marie Burke
    Marie Burke
    • Mme. Gliereas Mme. Gliere
    • (uncredited)
    Wolf Frees
    Wolf Frees
    • Majoras Major
    • (uncredited)
    Liselotte Goettinger
    Liselotte Goettinger
    • German POW Camp Officeras German POW Camp Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Campbell Gray
    • Paulas Paul
    • (uncredited)
    George Hilsdon
    • Guardas Guard
    • (uncredited)
    John Hunter
    • American Officeras American Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Catherine Paul
    • Mother Superioras Mother Superior
    • (uncredited)
    Derrick Penley
    Derrick Penley
    • Julesas Jules
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Herbert Wilcox
    • Writers
      • Jerrard Tickell(by)
      • Warren Chetham Strode(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    This is the story of a brave woman who volunteered to join S.O.E. (Special Operations Executive) during World War II. She was flown into occupied France where she fought with the French resistance. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo, she refused to identify her accomplices. —Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
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    • Taglines
      • The Dramatic Story of a Woman's Courage!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Anna Neagle spent a year with Odette Hallowes visiting the various prisons and camps where she was held and being introduced to other surviving S.O.E. Agents. Odette said of her, "She was absolutely into it. In fact, it took one year after the end of the film to get back to normal. She was more upset by doing that film than I was reliving the experience."
    • Goofs
      When Neagle & Ustinov are scrambling up a snow bank in order to light the beacon for the aircraft, they scramble up the SAME bank twice.
    • Quotes

      Odette Sanson: [Odette has been tortured] Would it be possible to say a Mass?

      German priest: I would gladly do so my child. But my duties here are to comfort the dying and to bury the dead.

      German priest: I will ask... but I am sure the Gestao will not permit me.

      Odette Sanson: Why... Are they so afraid of God?

    • Crazy credits
      Epilogue, scrolls up the screen ... "It is with a sense of deep humility that I allow my personal story to be told. I am a very ordinary woman to whom a chance was given to see human beings at their best and at their worst. I knew kindness as well as cruelty, understanding as well as brutality. My comrades, who did far more than I and suffered far more profoundly, are not here to speak. It is to their memory that this film has been made and I would like it to be a window through which may be seen those very gallant women with whom I had the honour to serve." Odette Churchill
    • Connections
      Featured in Al Murray's Great British Spy Movies (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Saga of Odette
      (uncredited)

      Composed by Anthony Collins

    User reviews20

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    Top review
    8/10
    Opened a whole new world for me
    I first saw Odette when I first arrived in the United States at age 12. I was captivated by television and watched old movies and old television reruns after school. I was just developing a love for history and world war 2 history at school when I saw Odette for the first time. The story, authentic scenery and realistic performances completely drew me in. This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat for it is extremely intense and Anne Neagle draws you completely into the dark world experienced by Odette Sampson. Trevor Howard is strong, convincing and underplays just enough to allow Miss Neagle to shine, while conveying the strength of his character. I highly recommend this film if and when it can be seen again. The historians in the world would love the chance to add this film to their collection. Waiting patiently for the video and DVD.
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    • hkatchay
    • Feb 17, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 1950 (Denmark)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Odette - agent S23
    • Filming locations
      • Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France
    • Production company
      • Herbert Wilcox Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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