Code Name: Emerald
“Double agent. Double cross. Trained by the Americans. Trusted by the Nazis. One man holds the secret to the invasion of Normandy.”
Synopsis
In preparation for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi occupied territory, the 'overlords' were the few Allied agents who knew the details of the operation. When one them is captured by the Germans, a double agent must infiltrate occupied Paris, with the help of a high level German officer and the French Resistance.
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Ed Harris
Gus Lang
Max von Sydow
Jürgen Brausch
Horst Buchholz
Walter Hoffman
Helmut Berger
Ernst Ritter
Cyrielle Clair
Claire Jouvet
Eric Stoltz
Andy Wheeler
Patrick Stewart
Colonel Peters
Graham Crowden
Sir Geoffrey Macklin
George Mikell
Major Seltz
Gabriel Barylli
Dieter Träger
Peter Bonke
Johann
Tony Rohr
Patrick Callaghan
Henri Lambert
Andre
Ray Armstrong
Willoughby
Julie Jézéquel
Jasmine
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Sanger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Bass
- Original Title
- Code Name: Emerald
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- NBC, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Sanger
Ronald Bass
Freddie Francis
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Sanger
Director
Ronald Bass
Screenplay
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Code Name: Emerald about?
In preparation for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi occupied territory, the 'overlords' were the few Allied agents who knew the details of the operation. When one them is captured by the Germans, a double agent must infiltrate occupied Paris, with the help of a high level German officer and the French Resistance.
Who directed Code Name: Emerald?
Code Name: Emerald was directed by Jonathan Sanger.
Who stars in Code Name: Emerald?
The principal cast of Code Name: Emerald includes Ed Harris, Max von Sydow, Horst Buchholz, Helmut Berger, Cyrielle Clair.
When was Code Name: Emerald released and how long is it?
Code Name: Emerald was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Code Name: Emerald based on a book or true story?
Code Name: Emerald is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ronald Bass".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Code Name: Emerald?
Code Name: Emerald holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).