The Secret War of Harry Frigg
1968 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
When 5 allied generals are captured in Italy in WW II, it is a propaganda nightmare for the Allies. The generals are all 1 star and refuse to take orders from each other in order to plan an escape. Harry Frigg is a private who has escaped from the guard house dozens of times. He is promoted to Major General (2 stars) and ordered to get the generals out once he is captured. Harry is willing to escape, but then he meets the countess...
Direction Jack Smight
Cast Paul Newman · Sylva Koscina · Andrew Duggan · Tom Bosley · Charles Gray · John Williams
Soundtrack Carlo Rustichelli
Screenplay Frank Tarloff · Peter Stone
Cinematography Russell Metty
Original title The Secret War of Harry Frigg
5.7
473 votes (FilmAffinity)
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