Conquered City (1962)

An Athens hotel, full of refugees and expatriates is captured by Allied troops in the closing days of the War. British Major Whitfield has to prevent a cache of hidden weapons from falling into the hands of renegade troops.

Director:

Joseph Anthony

Writers:

John Appleby (novel), Eric Bercovici

Stars:

David Niven, Lea Massari, Ben Gazzara

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Niven	...	Maj. Peter Whitfield
Lea Massari	...	Lelia Mendores
Ben Gazzara	...	Capt. George Stubbs
Daniela Rocca	...	Doushka
Martin Balsam	...	Joseph Feinberg
Michael Craig	...	Capt. Robert Elliott
Clelia Matania	...	Climedes
Giulio Bosetti	...	Narriman
Percy Herbert	...	Sgt. Maj. Reed
Ivo Garrani	...	Mavroti
Odoardo Spadaro	...	Janny Mendoris
Roberto Risso	...	Loveday
Venantino Venantini	...	Gen. Ferolou
Carlo Hintermann	...	Sergeant
Adelmo Di Fraia	...	Andrea

Storyline

An Athens hotel, full of refugees and expatriates is captured by Allied troops in the closing days of the War. British Major Whitfield has to prevent a cache of hidden weapons from falling into the hands of renegade troops.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | independent film | 

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Taglines:

SPY vs COUNTERSPY...each with a different reason to kill...each with a different reason to live!

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Trivia

Not released in the US until 1965.

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 1966 (USA)

Also Known As:

Conquered City

Company Credits

Production Co:

Galatea Film, Lux Film, Maxima Film Compagnia Cinematografica

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White