First Comes Courage
"I married you to destroy you!"
Originally released in 1943. First Comes Courage is a drama/war film. directed by Dorothy Arzner. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne, and Carl Esmond
Synopsis
Merle Oberon plays a Norwegian resistance figure in a small town, married to a Nazi commandant. When his superiors begin to suspect her, the Allies land an assassin to kill him -- an assassin who happens to be her former lover.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Comes Courage about?
Merle Oberon plays a Norwegian resistance figure in a small town, married to a Nazi commandant. When his superiors begin to suspect her, the Allies land an assassin to kill him -- an assassin who h...
Who directed First Comes Courage?
First Comes Courage was directed by Dorothy Arzner.
How long is First Comes Courage?
First Comes Courage has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was First Comes Courage released?
First Comes Courage was released on July 29, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First Comes Courage?
The main cast of First Comes Courage includes Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne, Carl Esmond, Isobel Elsom, Fritz Leiber.