Assignment in Brittany
“Every second throbs with suspense and excitement!”
Synopsis
A French Resistance fighter discovers he's a dead ringer for a Nazi official.
Top Cast
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Jean-Pierre Aumont
Bertrand Corlay / Capt. Pierre Metard
Susan Peters
Anne Pinot
Margaret Wycherly
Mme. Henriette Corlay
Signe Hasso
Elise
Richard Whorf
Jean Kerenor
George Coulouris
Capt. Hans Holz
John Emery
Capt. Deichgraber
Darryl Hickman
Etienne
Sarah Padden
Albertine
Adia Kuznetzoff
Louis Basdevant
Reginald Owen
Col. Trane
Miles Mander
Col. Herman Fournier
Alan Napier
Sam Wells
Odette Myrtil
Louis' Sister
Juanita Quigley
Jeannine
William Edmunds
Plehec
George Brest
Henri
George Travell
Rochet
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Emmett Rogers, Anthony Veiller, William H. Wright
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- Assignment in Brittany
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Howard Emmett Rogers, Anthony Veiller, William H. Wright, Helen MacInnes
Lennie Hayton
Charles Rosher
Frank Sullivan
J. Walter Ruben
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Emmett Rogers
Screenplay
Anthony Veiller
Screenplay
William H. Wright
Screenplay
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Jack Conway
Director
J. Walter Ruben
Producer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assignment in Brittany
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Assignment in Brittany about?
A French Resistance fighter discovers he's a dead ringer for a Nazi official.
Who directed Assignment in Brittany?
Assignment in Brittany was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in Assignment in Brittany?
The principal cast of Assignment in Brittany includes Jean-Pierre Aumont, Susan Peters, Margaret Wycherly, Signe Hasso, Richard Whorf.
When was Assignment in Brittany released and how long is it?
Assignment in Brittany was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Assignment in Brittany?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assignment in Brittany was composed by Lennie Hayton.
Is Assignment in Brittany based on a book or true story?
Assignment in Brittany is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen MacInnes".