Conquered City
Originally released in 1962. Conquered City is a drama/war film. directed by Joseph Anthony.
Starring David Niven, Lea Massari, and Ben Gazzara
Synopsis
Filmed in 1962 but not released in the US until 1966 (with 20 of its 108 minutes removed), Conquered City is an all-star World War II drama financed in Italy and filmed in Greece. An Athens hotel, full of refugees and expatriates of all nationalities, is captured by Allied troops in the closing days of the War. British Major David Niven has been ordered to prevent a cache of weapons hidden in the hotel from falling into the hands of renegade troops. He cannot allow himself to trust anyone--not even the most innocent-looking (or attractive) of guests. Originally titled La Citta Prigioniera. Conquered City was released in English-speaking countries outside the U.S. as Captive City.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Niven
as Major Peter Whitfield
Lea Massari
as Lelia Mendores
Ben Gazzara
as Captain George Stubbs
Daniela Rocca
as Doushka
Martin Balsam
as Joseph Feinberg
Michael Craig
as Captain Robert Elliott
Clelia Matania
as Climedes
Giulio Bosetti
as Narriman
Percy Herbert
as Sgt. Maj. Reed
Ivo Garrani
as Mavroti
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Galatea Film
- Maxima Film
- Lux Film
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conquered City about?
Filmed in 1962 but not released in the US until 1966 (with 20 of its 108 minutes removed), Conquered City is an all-star World War II drama financed in Italy and filmed in Greece. An Athens hotel, ...
Who directed Conquered City?
Conquered City was directed by Joseph Anthony.
How long is Conquered City?
Conquered City has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Conquered City released?
Conquered City was released on December 5, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Conquered City?
The main cast of Conquered City includes David Niven, Lea Massari, Ben Gazzara, Daniela Rocca, Martin Balsam.