
The Purple V
1943, English. Directed by George Sherman.
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German expatriate Fritz Kortner plays the largest role, as an anti-Nazi schoolmaster who helps a downed American flyer (John Archer) reached Allied lines with vital war information. As usual, the Nazis are incredibly stupid and lead-footed, enabling the flyer to accomplish his mission.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 March 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert R. Mill, Bertram Millhauser, Curt Siodmak
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The Purple V runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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The Purple V isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 March 1943. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Purple V?
The Purple V (1943) was directed by George Sherman and stars John Archer, Mary McLeod, Fritz Kortner.