The Secret War of Harry Frigg
The Secret War of Harry Frigg

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Release DateFebruary 29, 1968
Runtime1h 50m
StatusReleased
ProductionUniversal Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg

"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...

Cast & Crew

Director

Jack Smight
Jack Smight

Featured Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Pvt. Harry Frigg

Sylva Koscina

Sylva Koscina

Countess Francesca De Montefiore

Andrew Duggan

Andrew Duggan

Gen. Newton Armstrong

Tom Bosley

Tom Bosley

Gen. Roscoe Pennypacker

John Williams

John Williams

Gen. Francis Mayhew

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