The Secret War of Harry Frigg
1968, English. Directed by Jack Smight.
It's not who you con. It's how you do it.
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...
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jack SmightDirector
- Paul NewmanPvt. Harry Frigg
- Sylva KoscinaCountess Francesca De Montefiore
- Andrew DugganGen. Newton Armstrong
- Tom BosleyGen. Roscoe Pennypacker
- John WilliamsGen. Francis Mayhew
- Charles GrayGen. Adrian Cox-Roberts
- Vito ScottiCol. Enrico Ferrucci
- Jacques RouxGen. Andre Rochambeau
- Werner PetersMaj. von Steignitz
- James GregoryGen. Homer Prentiss
- Fabrizio MioniLt. Rossano
- Johnny HaymerSgt. Pozzallo
Details
- Released
- 29 February 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Tarloff, Peter Stone
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg: quick answers
Is The Secret War of Harry Frigg worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret War of Harry Frigg?
The Secret War of Harry Frigg runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Secret War of Harry Frigg have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret War of Harry Frigg. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret War of Harry Frigg parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Secret War of Harry Frigg on?
The Secret War of Harry Frigg isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret War of Harry Frigg?
If you liked The Secret War of Harry Frigg, try Hannibal Brooks, Catch-22, Kelly's Heroes.
Who directed The Secret War of Harry Frigg?
The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968) was directed by Jack Smight and stars Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan.