Odette
"The Dramatic Story of a Woman's Courage!"
Originally released in 1950. Odette is a war/drama film. directed by Herbert Wilcox. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Anna Neagle, Trevor Howard, and Marius Goring
Synopsis
The film is based on the true story of Special Operations Executive French-born agent Odette Sansom, who was captured by the Germans in 1943, condemned to death and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp to be executed. However, against all odds she survived the war and testified against the prison guards at the Hamburg Ravensbrück Trials. She was awarded the George Cross in 1946; the first woman ever to receive the award, and the only woman who has been awarded it while still alive. (From Wikipedia, licensed under CC-BY-SA)
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anna Neagle
as Odette
Trevor Howard
as Captain Peter Churchill
Marius Goring
as Colonel Henri
Peter Ustinov
as Lt. Alex Rabinovich
Bernard Lee
as Jack
Maurice Buckmaster
as Himself
Alfred Schieske
as Camp Commandant
Gilles Quéant
as Jacques (as Gilles Queant)
Marianne Walla
as S.S. Wardress
Fritz Wendhausen
as Colonel (as F.R. Wendhousen)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wilcox-Neagle Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odette about?
The film is based on the true story of Special Operations Executive French-born agent Odette Sansom, who was captured by the Germans in 1943, condemned to death and sent to Ravensbrück concentrati...
Who directed Odette?
Odette was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
How long is Odette?
Odette has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Odette released?
Odette was released on October 2, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Odette?
The main cast of Odette includes Anna Neagle, Trevor Howard, Marius Goring, Peter Ustinov, Bernard Lee.