The Scarlet and the Black (1983)
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- Not Rated
- 2h 23min
- Drama, History
- 02 Feb 1983 (USA)
- TV Movie
Vatican efforts, led by Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, to save Allied P.O.W.s and downed Allied airmen as the Nazis invade Rome.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Gregory Peck | ... |
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty
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| Christopher Plummer | ... |
Col. Herbert Kappler
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| John Gielgud | ... |
Pope Pius XII
(as Sir John Gielgud)
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| Raf Vallone | ... |
Father Vittorio
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| Kenneth Colley | ... |
Capt. Hirsch
(as Ken Colley)
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| Walter Gotell | ... |
Gen. Max Helm
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| Barbara Bouchet | ... |
Minna Kappler
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| Julian Holloway | ... |
Alfred West
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Angelo Infanti | ... |
Father Morosini
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Olga Karlatos | ... |
Francesca Lombardo
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| Michael Byrne | ... |
Reinhard Beck
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| T.P. McKenna | ... |
Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
Count Langenthal
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| John Terry | ... |
Lt. Jack Manning
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| Peter Burton | ... |
Sir D'Arcy Osborne
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Phillip Hatton | ... |
Lt. Harry Barnett
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Mark Lewis | ... |
Cpl. Les Tate
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| Fabiana Udenio | ... |
Guila Lombardo
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| Marne Maitland | ... |
Papal Secretary
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| Remo Remotti | ... |
Rabbi Leoni
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Giovanni Crippa | ... |
Simon Weiss
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Billy Boyle | ... |
Paddy Doyle
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| Itaco Nardulli | ... |
Franz Kappler
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| Cariddi McKinnon Nardulli | ... |
Liesel Kappler
(as Carridi Nardulli)
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Alessandra Cozzo | ... |
Emilia Lombardo
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| William Berger | ... |
U.S. Intelligence Officer
(as Bill Berger)
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| Edmund Purdom | ... |
British Intelligence Officer / Epilogue Narrator
(as Edmond Purdom)
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Gabriella D'Olive | ... |
Mother Superior
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Cesarina Tacconi | ... |
Pregnant Woman
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| David Brandon | ... |
SS Officer
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Sergio Nicolai | ... |
Firing Squad Officer
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| Bruno Corazzari | ... |
Coalman
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Stelio Candelli | ... |
O'Flaherty's Secretary
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| Francesco Carnelutti | ... |
Cameriere Segreto
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Greg Anthony | ... |
Prisoner of War (uncredited)
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Angelo Boscariol | ... |
Man at the opera (uncredited)
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Alberigo Donadeo | ... |
Onlooker (uncredited)
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| Gabriele Ferzetti | ... |
Prince Mataeo (uncredited)
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Alfonso Giganti | ... |
Nazi officer (uncredited)
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| Giovanni Lombardo Radice | ... |
Nazi Soldier (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jerry London | ||
Written by
| J.P. Gallagher | ... | (book "The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican") |
| David Butler | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Howard P. Alston | ... | executive producer in charge of production |
| Bill McCutchen | ... | producer |
| Alfio Sugaroni | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Giuseppe Rotunno | ||
Editing by
| Benjamin A. Weissman | ||
Editorial Department
| David Gaines | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| John Stoll | ||
| Pier Luigi Basile | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Carlo Gervasi | ||
Costume Design by
| Annalisa Nasalli-Rocca | ... | (as Annalisa Nasalli Rocco) |
Makeup Department
| Franco Corridoni | ... | makeup artist |
| Aldo Signoretti | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| James Potter | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Federico Tocci | ... | unit manager (as Federico 'Chigo' Tocci) |
| Lucio Trentini | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gianni Cozzo | ... | first assistant director |
| Allan Elledge | ... | second assistant director (as Alan Elledge) |
Art Department
| Boni Fraulo | ... | property master (as Bony Fraulo) |
| Phill Norman | ... | graphic designer |
| Fernando Valento | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Gordon L. Day | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John W. Mitchell | ... | sound mixer (as John Mitchell) |
| Keith Pamplin | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Giovanni Bacciucchi | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Remo De Angelis | ... | stunt coordinator (as Remo de Angelis) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rodolfo Bramucci | ... | head gaffer |
| Chuy Elizondo | ... | camera operator |
| Alberto Emidi | ... | head grip |
| Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci | ... | camera operator (as Gianni Fiore) |
| Mario Tursi | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Francesco Cinieri | ... | casting: Italy |
| Maude Spector | ... | casting: London |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ileana De Govia | ... | assistant to costume designer (as Ileana de Govia) |
| Ugo Pericoli | ... | consultant: military wardrobe |
Music Department
| Dan Carlin Sr. | ... | music editor (as Dan Carlin) |
| Ennio Morricone | ... | conductor |
| Jonathan Snowden | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Francesca Roberti | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Antonio Savini | ... | transportation manager |
Additional Crew
| Dawne Allstrom | ... | production coordinator (as Dawne Alstrom) |
| John Beharrell | ... | production accountant |
| Tessie Billyeald | ... | assistant to producer (as Tessa Billyeald) |
| Dennis E. Doty | ... | production executive |
| Penelope Forrester | ... | assistant to production accountant |
| Mario Francini | ... | production assistant |
| Al Hix | ... | unit publicist |
| Anna Korda | ... | dialogue coach |
| Lisa London | ... | production assistant |
| Aroldo Mogiani | ... | crowd marshall |
| Phill Norman | ... | title designer |
| Adalberto Spadoni | ... | auditor |
| Gabriella Toro | ... | production secretary |
| Armando Zappi | ... | crowd marshall |
| Luigi Riitano | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Arcadès (2015) (France) (DVD)
- Artisan Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS (1983) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Carlton Video (2000) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Channel 5 Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2008) (France) (DVD)
- France 3 (1985) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- ITV - Independent Television (1985) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- ITV Studios Global Entertainment (2004) (World-wide)
- KSM (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Live Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- M6 (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- M6 (1996) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Precision Video (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Premium Cine (2021) (Spain) (video)
- Syme Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Timeless Media (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Videocast (Brazil) (VHS)
- Vidéo 72 (1984) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Blue Light Sound (sound editing)
- La Da Productions (music editing)
- Cineconsult S.p.a. (production services)
- Cinestudio Dear (filming facilities)
- E.C.E. Camera Service (camera equipment provided by)
- Costumi d'Arte (costumes)
- Berman's and Nathan's (costumes)
- A.T.A. S.r.l. Conti Bros. (action vehicles)
- Romana Trasporti Cinematografici S.r.l. (transportation and technical vehicles)
- Trasporti Cinematografici Tranquilli (TCT) (transportation and technical vehicles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | Gregory Peck stars as the man who led thousands in a daring escape to freedom - right under the nose of the Gestapo. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | While serving his sentence in prison, Herbert Kappler divorced his first wife and married his nurse, Anneliese, in 1972. In 1975, he was diagnosed with cancer. As the authorities refused to release him, in 1977, Anneliese carried Kappler out of prison in a large suitcase (he weighed less than one hundred five pounds at the time). They escaped to West Germany, where Kappler died six months later. See more » |
| Goofs | In at least four scenes, Herbert Kappler wears a black SS parade tunic instead of his usual office gray uniform. By 1943, when the film is set, the SS had completely phased the black SS tunic out of service and this uniform would not have been worn at even the most formal of functions. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Massacre in Rome (1973). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Boheme See more » |
| Quotes |
Col. Herbert Kappler:
You're alone? Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty: I am. Col. Herbert Kappler: Not afraid I'll shoot you? Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty: No. If you were going to kill me, your man would have already done it in my room. Col. Herbert Kappler: That is so. [pause] Col. Herbert Kappler: But believe me, at this moment, nothing would give me greater pleasure. Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty: Well, when it comes down to it, a bullet's your answer to just about everything, isn't it? The only argument you've got. See more » |