The Man from Morocco
Synopsis
With the ending of the Spanish Civil War, a dispirited band of volunteers from the International Brigades seeks refuge in France. But on reaching the frontier, the band is disarmed, and all are detained as political prisoners. Then come instructions from Vichy that all fit prisoners are to be sent to Morocco to work on the Sahara railway for the Germans. However, one man manages to escape to London with vital information for the Allies.
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The Man From Morocco (1945)
Type: Clip • Published 2017-03-12
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Anton Walbrook
Karel Langer
Margaretta Scott
Manuela
Mary Morris
Sarah Duboste
Reginald Tate
Ricardi
Peter Sinclair
Jock Sinclair
David Horne
Dr. Duboste
Hartley Power
Col. Bagley
Sybille Binder
Erna
Charles Victor
Bourdille
Joseph Almas
Franz
John McLaren
Pete
Dennis Arundell
Gatzini
André Randall
French General
Carl Jaffe
German General
Orlando Martins
Jeremiah
Paul Demel
August
David Baxter
Carlos
Margaret Emden
Mrs. Morgan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mutz Greenbaum
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Dryhurst
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- The Man from Morocco
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mutz Greenbaum
Edward Dryhurst, Rudolph Cartier, Warwick Ward
Mischa Spoliansky
Basil Emmott, Geoffrey Faithfull
Flora Newton
Warwick Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Flora Newton
Editor
Mutz Greenbaum
Director
Edward Dryhurst
Screenplay
Warwick Ward
Producer
Anna Duse
Costume Design
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Mischa Spoliansky
Original Music Composer
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What is The Man from Morocco about?
With the ending of the Spanish Civil War, a dispirited band of volunteers from the International Brigades seeks refuge in France. But on reaching the frontier, the band is disarmed, and all are detained as political prisoners. Then come instructions from Vichy that all fit prisoners are to be sent to Morocco to work on the Sahara railway for the Germans. However, one man manages to escape to London with vital information for the Allies.
Who directed The Man from Morocco?
The Man from Morocco was directed by Mutz Greenbaum.
Who stars in The Man from Morocco?
The principal cast of The Man from Morocco includes Anton Walbrook, Margaretta Scott, Mary Morris, Reginald Tate, Peter Sinclair.
When was The Man from Morocco released and how long is it?
The Man from Morocco was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Morocco?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Morocco was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.