Drama ·War ·TV Movie · United Kingdom · 1977 · 1h 15m

A Choice of Evils

Director

Cast

David Burke as Cardinal Volponi Tom Bell as Col. Steiner Alan Downer as Vogel's Secretary William Hoyland as Volponi's Secretary Richard Leech as General Heidelmann Gabrielle Lloyd as Maria Cinelli

Crew

Charles Huff — Editor Jim Allen — Writer Margaret Matheson — Producer Oliver Bayldon — Production Design Colin Lavers — Costume Design

Synopsis

Cardinal Volponi tries to save his old friend, a priest-turned-militant communist, from being executed by the Nazis alongside 334 other hostages but struggles to reason with either the Vatican, the Nazis or his friend.

Key Collaborators

Jane Howell Director Charles Huff Editor Jim Allen Writer Margaret Matheson Producer Oliver Bayldon Production Design Colin Lavers Costume Design

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