The Pied Piper
"It's all heart and thrills!"
Originally released in 1942. The Pied Piper is a drama/war film. directed by Irving Pichel. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall, and Anne Baxter
Synopsis
Englishman Mr. Howard is on a fishing holiday in eastern France when the Germans invade in 1940. Setting off to try and get back home he is persuaded to take along the two Cavanaugh children, and as his journey progresses his family keeps growing in size. Once in German-occupied northern France a new problem arises — the risk of being heard speaking English.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Monty Woolley
as John Sidney Howard
Roddy McDowall
as Ronnie Cavanaugh
Anne Baxter
as Nicole Rougeron
Otto Preminger
as Major Diessen
J. Carrol Naish
as Aristide Rougeron
Lester Matthews
as Mr. Cavanaugh
Jill Esmond
as Mrs. Cavanaugh
Ferike Boros
as Madame
Peggy Ann Garner
as Sheila Cavanaugh
Merrill Rodin
as Willem
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Franco London Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pied Piper about?
Englishman Mr. Howard is on a fishing holiday in eastern France when the Germans invade in 1940. Setting off to try and get back home he is persuaded to take along the two Cavanaugh children, and a...
Who directed The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper was directed by Irving Pichel.
How long is The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Pied Piper released?
The Pied Piper was released on August 21, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pied Piper?
The main cast of The Pied Piper includes Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall, Anne Baxter, Otto Preminger, J. Carrol Naish.