The Secret War of Harry Frigg
"It's not who you con. It's how you do it."
Originally released in 1968. The Secret War of Harry Frigg is a comedy/war film. directed by Jack Smight.
Starring Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, and Andrew Duggan
Synopsis
When 5 allied generals are captured in Italy in WWII, it is a propaganda nightmare for the allies. The generals are all 1 star and refuse to take orders from each other in order to plan an escape. Harry Frigg is a private who has escaped from the guard house dozens of times. He is promoted to Major General and ordered to get the generals out once he is captured. Harry is willing to escape, but then he meets the countess...
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 29, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Newman
as Pvt. Harry Frigg
Sylva Koscina
as Countess Francesca De Montefiore
Andrew Duggan
as Gen. Newton Armstrong
Tom Bosley
as Gen. Roscoe Pennypacker
John Williams
as Gen. Francis Mayhew
Charles Gray
as Gen. Adrian Cox-Roberts
Vito Scotti
as Col. Enrico Ferrucci
Jacques Roux
as Gen. Andre Rochambeau
Werner Peters
as Maj. von Steignitz
James Gregory
as Gen. Homer Prentiss
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Secret War of Harry Frigg about?
When 5 allied generals are captured in Italy in WWII, it is a propaganda nightmare for the allies. The generals are all 1 star and refuse to take orders from each other in order to plan an escape. ...
Who directed The Secret War of Harry Frigg?
The Secret War of Harry Frigg was directed by Jack Smight.
How long is The Secret War of Harry Frigg?
The Secret War of Harry Frigg has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Secret War of Harry Frigg released?
The Secret War of Harry Frigg was released on February 29, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Secret War of Harry Frigg?
The main cast of The Secret War of Harry Frigg includes Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan, Tom Bosley, John Williams.