The Seventh Cross
1944, English. Directed by Fred Zinnemann.
His greatest role!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Seventh Cross
The Seventh Cross isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 July 1944.
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Cast & crew
- Fred ZinnemannDirector
- Spencer TracyGeorge Heisler
- Signe HassoToni
- Hume CronynPaul Roeder
- Jessica TandyLiesel Roeder
- Agnes MooreheadMadame Marelli
- Herbert RudleyFranz Marnet
- Felix BressartPoldi Schlamm
- Ray CollinsWallau
- Alexander GranachZillich
- Katherine LockeFrau Hedy Sauer
- George MacreadyBruno Sauer
- Paul GuilfoyleFiedler
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Helen Deutsch
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $3.6M
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The Seventh Cross: quick answers
Is The Seventh Cross worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Seventh Cross?
The Seventh Cross runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Seventh Cross have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Seventh Cross. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Seventh Cross parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Seventh Cross is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Seventh Cross on?
The Seventh Cross isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 July 1944. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Seventh Cross?
If you liked The Seventh Cross, try The Great Escape, Escape to Victory, The Colditz Story.
Who directed The Seventh Cross?
The Seventh Cross (1944) was directed by Fred Zinnemann and stars Spencer Tracy, Signe Hasso, Hume Cronyn.