The Secret Invasion
“The Daring Plan; The Staggering Odds!”
Synopsis
During World War II, convicts are recruited by the Allies for an extremely hazardous mission.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE SECRET INVASION Original Trailer [1964] 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-26
Top Cast
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Stewart Granger
Maj. Richard Mace
Raf Vallone
Roberto Rocca
Mickey Rooney
Terence Scanlon
Edd Byrnes
Simon Fell
Henry Silva
John Durrell
William Campbell
Jean Saval
Peter Coe
Marko
Špela Rozin
Mila
Helmo Kindermann
German Fortress Commandant
Enzo Fiermonte
Gen. Quadri
Nan Morris
Stephana
Helmuth Schneider
German Patrol Boat Captain
Giulio Marchetti
Italian Officer
Nicholas Rend
Captain of Fishing Boat
Charles Brent
Monk
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 13, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Wright Campbell
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- The Secret Invasion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Production Studios
- United Artists, The Corman Company, San Carlos Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
R. Wright Campbell
Hugo Friedhofer
Arthur E. Arling
Ronald Sinclair
Gene Corman
Department Leadership Roster
R. Wright Campbell
Writer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Gene Corman
Producer
Roger Corman
Director
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Invasion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Invasion about?
During World War II, convicts are recruited by the Allies for an extremely hazardous mission.
Who directed The Secret Invasion?
The Secret Invasion was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in The Secret Invasion?
The principal cast of The Secret Invasion includes Stewart Granger, Raf Vallone, Mickey Rooney, Edd Byrnes, Henry Silva.
When was The Secret Invasion released and how long is it?
The Secret Invasion was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Invasion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Invasion was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Invasion?
The Secret Invasion holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).