The Scarlet and the Black
Gregory Peck stars as the man who led thousands in a daring escape to freedom - right under the nose of the Gestapo.
Directed by Jerry London
Produced by Bill McCutchen Productions, RAI
A historical drama about moral courage and faith, following a Vatican priest's dangerous mission to save lives under Nazi occupation.
Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and Italian resistance families. His activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican.
Questions people ask
Does The Scarlet and the Black end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Scarlet and the Black easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is The Scarlet and the Black sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Scarlet and the Black violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Scarlet and the Black scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Scarlet and the Black
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Scarlet and the Black
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Scarlet and the Black, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Scarlet and the Black, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Scarlet and the Black, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
