The Scarlet and the Black
“Gregory Peck stars as the man who led thousands in a daring escape to freedom - right under the nose of the Gestapo.”
Synopsis
Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and Italian resistance families. His activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican.
Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty
Christopher Plummer
Col. Herbert Kappler
John Gielgud
Pope Pius XII
Raf Vallone
Father Vittorio
Kenneth Colley
Capt. Hirsch
Walter Gotell
Gen. Max Helm
Barbara Bouchet
Minna Kappler
Olga Karlatos
Francesca Lombardo
Julian Holloway
Alfred West
Angelo Infanti
Father Morosini
Michael Byrne
Reinhard Beck
T. P. McKenna
Himmler
Vernon Dobtcheff
Count Langenthal
John Terry
Lt. Jack Manning
Peter Burton
Sir D'Arcy Osborne
Fabiana Udenio
Guila Lombardo
Billy Boyle
Paddy
Phillip Hatton
Lt. Harry Barnett
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry London
- Screenplay & Story
- David Butler
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- The Scarlet and the Black
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Bill McCutchen Productions, RAI, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry London
David Butler, J.P. Gallagher
Ennio Morricone
Giuseppe Rotunno
Benjamin A. Weissman
Bill McCutchen
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Screenplay
Jerry London
Director
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
John Stoll
Production Design
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Bill McCutchen
Producer
Remo De Angelis
Stunt Coordinator
Annalisa Nasalli-Rocca
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scarlet and the Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scarlet and the Black about?
Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and Italian resistance families. His activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican.
Who directed The Scarlet and the Black?
The Scarlet and the Black was directed by Jerry London.
Who stars in The Scarlet and the Black?
The principal cast of The Scarlet and the Black includes Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud, Raf Vallone, Kenneth Colley.
When was The Scarlet and the Black released and how long is it?
The Scarlet and the Black was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scarlet and the Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scarlet and the Black was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Scarlet and the Black based on a book or true story?
The Scarlet and the Black is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.P. Gallagher".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scarlet and the Black?
The Scarlet and the Black holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).