Comedy ·War · United States of America · 1968 · 1h 50m

The Secret War of Harry Frigg

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Director
Jack Smight
Cast
Paul Newman as Pvt. Harry Frigg Sylva Koscina as Countess Francesca De Montefiore Andrew Duggan as Gen. Newton Armstrong Tom Bosley as Gen. Roscoe Pennypacker John Williams as Gen. Francis Mayhew Charles Gray as Gen. Adrian Cox-Roberts
Crew
J. Terry Williams — Editor Carlo Rustichelli — Original Music Composer Frank Tarloff — Writer Peter Stone — Writer
Tagline

It's not who you con. It's how you do it.

Synopsis

When 5 allied generals are captured in Italy in WWII, 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 and ordered to get the generals out once he is captured. Harry is willing to escape, but then he meets the countess...

Mood & Themes
villaitalyworld war iiprisoner of warcountess
Key Collaborators
Jack Smight Director J. Terry Williams Editor Carlo Rustichelli Original Music Composer Frank Tarloff Writer Peter Stone Writer
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