Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
Synopsis
In the last days of World War II, two English airmen are captured by an ordinary German citizen, who, instead of handing them over to the authorities, keeps them prisoner in his cellar, neglecting to tell them when the war ends.
Top Cast
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James Mason
Hans Frick
Trevor Howard
Robert Wilson
Richard Basehart
Martin Lambert
Robert Emhardt
Neusel
Helmut Dantine
Colonel
Kim Hunter
Maria
Basil Langton
Sanders
Paul Andor
Taxi Driver
Kim August
Nightclub Singer
Thomas A. Carlin
3rd G.I.
Terry Carter
2nd Guard
Dick Cavett
Sigrid Doleske
WAAF
Olga Fabian
Mrs. Halle
Max Fischer
2nd Bund Member
Edgar Fraker
3rd Bund Member
Jeff Harris
1st G.I.
Richard Joy
Self - Announcer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Shaw, Adrian Spies
- Original Title
- Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Robert Shaw, Adrian Spies
Herbert Brodkin
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
Adrian Spies
Writer
Herbert Brodkin
Producer
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What is Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place about?
In the last days of World War II, two English airmen are captured by an ordinary German citizen, who, instead of handing them over to the authorities, keeps them prisoner in his cellar, neglecting to tell them when the war ends.
Who directed Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place?
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place?
The principal cast of Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place includes James Mason, Trevor Howard, Richard Basehart, Robert Emhardt, Helmut Dantine.
When was Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place released and how long is it?
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place based on a book or true story?
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Shaw".