The Enemy General
“Intrigue... terror... screaming suspense!”
Synopsis
OSS agent, working with the French underground, ambushes Nazi convoy with high-ranking general, who escapes. Later they take him from a Nazi prison and smuggle him to England.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Picard
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- The Enemy General
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Burt Picard, Dan Pepper
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Basil Emmott
Edwin H. Bryant, Gordon Pilkington
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Katzman
Producer
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Dan Pepper
Writer
George Sherman
Director
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Burt Picard
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Enemy General
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What is The Enemy General about?
OSS agent, working with the French underground, ambushes Nazi convoy with high-ranking general, who escapes. Later they take him from a Nazi prison and smuggle him to England.
Who directed The Enemy General?
The Enemy General was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Enemy General?
The principal cast of The Enemy General includes Van Johnson, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Dany Carrel, John van Dreelen, Françoise Prévost.
When was The Enemy General released and how long is it?
The Enemy General was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Enemy General?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Enemy General was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Enemy General?
The Enemy General holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).