The Seventh Cross
"His greatest role!"
Originally released in 1944. The Seventh Cross is a drama/thriller film. directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Signe Hasso, and Hume Cronyn
Synopsis
In Nazi Germany in 1936 seven men escape from a concentration camp. The camp commander puts up seven crosses and, as the Gestapo returns each escapee he is put to death on a cross. The seventh cross is still empty as George Heisler attempts an escape to freedom in Holland.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (41 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.6M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,300,000
- Revenue
- $3,600,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Seventh Cross about?
In Nazi Germany in 1936 seven men escape from a concentration camp. The camp commander puts up seven crosses and, as the Gestapo returns each escapee he is put to death on a cross. The seventh cros...
Who directed The Seventh Cross?
The Seventh Cross was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
How long is The Seventh Cross?
The Seventh Cross has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Seventh Cross released?
The Seventh Cross was released on July 24, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Seventh Cross?
The main cast of The Seventh Cross includes Spencer Tracy, Signe Hasso, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Agnes Moorehead.