Rogue Male
Synopsis
In 1939, Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers.
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Peter O'Toole
Sir Robert Thorndyke
John Standing
Major Quive-Smith
Alastair Sim
The Earl
Harold Pinter
Saul Abrahams
Michael Byrne
Interrogator
Mark McManus
Vaner
Ray Smith
Fisherman
Hugh Manning
Peale
Robert Lang
Jessel
Cyd Hayman
Rebecca
Ian East
Muller
Maureen Lipman
Freda
Ray Mort
Gerald
Philip Jackson
1st Seaman
Nicholas Ball
2nd Seaman
Michael Sheard
Adolf Hitler
Henry Woolf
Ticket Office Clerk
Ron Pember
Ticket Collector
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey Household, Frederic Raphael
- Original Score
- Christopher Gunning
- Original Title
- Rogue Male
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Geoffrey Household, Frederic Raphael
Christopher Gunning
Brian Tufano
Dan Rae
Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Donner
Director
Dan Rae
Editor
Frederic Raphael
Writer
Mark Shivas
Producer
Christopher Gunning
Original Music Composer
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
Tony Abbott
Production Design
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rogue Male
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rogue Male about?
In 1939, Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers.
Who directed Rogue Male?
Rogue Male was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Rogue Male?
The principal cast of Rogue Male includes Peter O'Toole, John Standing, Alastair Sim, Harold Pinter, Michael Byrne.
When was Rogue Male released and how long is it?
Rogue Male was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Rogue Male?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rogue Male was composed by Christopher Gunning.
Is Rogue Male based on a book or true story?
Rogue Male is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Geoffrey Household".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rogue Male?
Rogue Male holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).