O.S.S.
“Based on a composite of actual incidents during WWII, the Office of Strategic Services sends teams of spies and saboteurs in Nazi-occupied France and Nazi Germany..”
Synopsis
The (O)ffice of (S)trategic (S)ervices' Cmdr. Brady (Patric Knowles) forms Operation "Applejack" (based on a composite of actual incidents during WWII) and sends Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. aka John Martin as spy Philippe Martine (Alan Ladd) along with Miss Ellen Rogers posing as her college roommate, Madame Elaine Duprez (Geraldine Fitzgerald) and Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. as Albert Bernardito (Richard Benedict) to acquire secret Nazi plans. After nearly getting caught they succeed and get new identities. However they discover a secret that could change the war and risk their lives to get the information back to London before it jeopardizes their lives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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O.S.S. (1946) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-05
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
John Martin / Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. / Philippe Martine
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Miss Ellen Rogers / Madame Elaine Duprez
Patric Knowles
Cmdr. Brady
John Hoyt
Col. Paul Meister
Gloria Saunders
(W)omen's (A)rmy (C)orps Radio Operator Mary
Richard Webb
Frank Schmidt (O)perational (S)upport (P)ackages, (M)aterial, Maintenance, Management, U.S.N.R. / Parker
Richard Benedict
Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. / Albert Bernardi
Harold Vermilyea
Amadeus Brink
Don Beddoe
Rodney "Gates" Parrish / Raoul Josse
Onslow Stevens
Field
Gavin Muir
Col. Crawson
Egon Brecher
Marcel Aubert
Joseph Crehan
Gen. Donovan
Bobby Driscoll
Gerard
Julia Dean
Madame Prideaux
Crane Whitley
Arnheim
Dorothy Adams
Claudette (uncredited)
John Dehner
German Radar Captain (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Thoeren
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- O.S.S.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Robert Thoeren
Daniele Amfitheatrof, Heinz Roemheld
Lionel Lindon
William Shea
Richard Maibaum
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Maibaum
Producer
Robert Thoeren
Screenplay
Irving Pichel
Director
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
William Shea
Editor
Mary Kay Dodson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 O.S.S.
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What is O.S.S. about?
The (O)ffice of (S)trategic (S)ervices' Cmdr. Brady (Patric Knowles) forms Operation "Applejack" (based on a composite of actual incidents during WWII) and sends Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. aka John Martin as spy Philippe Martine (Alan Ladd) along with Miss Ellen Rogers posing as her college roommate, Madame Elaine Duprez (Geraldine Fitzgerald) and Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. as Albert Bernardito (Richard Benedict) to acquire secret Nazi plans. After nearly getting caught they succeed and get new identities. However they discover a secret that could change the war and risk their lives to get the information back to London before it jeopardizes their lives.
Who directed O.S.S.?
O.S.S. was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in O.S.S.?
The principal cast of O.S.S. includes Alan Ladd, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Patric Knowles, John Hoyt, Gloria Saunders.
When was O.S.S. released and how long is it?
O.S.S. was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for O.S.S.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O.S.S. was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof, Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for O.S.S.?
O.S.S. holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).