The Scarlet and the Black
1983, English. Directed by Jerry London.
Gregory Peck stars as the man who led thousands in a daring escape to freedom - right under the nose of the Gestapo.
Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and Italian resistance families. His activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Scarlet and the Black is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jerry LondonDirector
- Gregory PeckMonsignor Hugh O'Flaherty
- Christopher PlummerCol. Herbert Kappler
- John GielgudPope Pius XII
- Raf ValloneFather Vittorio
- Kenneth ColleyCapt. Hirsch
- Walter GotellGen. Max Helm
- Barbara BouchetMinna Kappler
- Olga KarlatosFrancesca Lombardo
- Julian HollowayAlfred West
- Angelo InfantiFather Morosini
- Michael ByrneReinhard Beck
- T. P. McKennaHimmler
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1983
- Country
- Italy, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Butler
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What The Scarlet and the Black is based on
The Scarlet and the Black is based on a true story.
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The Scarlet and the Black: quick answers
Is The Scarlet and the Black worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Scarlet and the Black?
The Scarlet and the Black runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does The Scarlet and the Black have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Scarlet and the Black. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Scarlet and the Black parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Scarlet and the Black is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Scarlet and the Black on?
The Scarlet and the Black is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scarlet and the Black?
If you liked The Scarlet and the Black, try The Cardinal, Schindler's List, Conspiracy.
Who directed The Scarlet and the Black?
The Scarlet and the Black (1983) was directed by Jerry London and stars Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielgud.
What is The Scarlet and the Black based on?
The Scarlet and the Black is based on a true story.