The Scarlet and the Black
📖 Synopsis
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 activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Gregory Peck stars as the man who led thousands in a daring escape to freedom - right under the nose of the Gestapo.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History, TV Movie, War
- Director
- Jerry London
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Gregory PeckMonsignor Hugh O'Flaherty
Christopher PlummerCol. Herbert Kappler
John GielgudPope Pius XII
Raf ValloneFather Vittorio
Kenneth ColleyCapt. Hirsch
Walter GotellGen. Max Helm
Barbara BouchetMinna Kappler
Olga KarlatosFrancesca Lombardo
Julian HollowayAlfred West
Angelo InfantiFather Morosini🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scarlet and the Black about?
- 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 activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican.
- Who directed The Scarlet and the Black?
- The Scarlet and the Black was directed by Jerry London.
- When was The Scarlet and the Black released?
- The Scarlet and the Black was released on February 2, 1983.
- How long is The Scarlet and the Black?
- The Scarlet and the Black has a runtime of 2h 23m.
- Where can I track The Scarlet and the Black?
- You can track The Scarlet and the Black on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












