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The Secret War of Harry Frigg

  • 19681968
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 50m
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6.3/10
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Paul Newman in The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)
In 1943, a group of captured Allied military can't agree on an escape plan, The allies headquarters develop a plan and send in a man who they hope is captured, to coordinate the captives' escape.
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In 1943, a group of captured Allied military can't agree on an escape plan, The allies headquarters develop a plan and send in a man who they hope is captured, to coordinate the captives' es... Read allIn 1943, a group of captured Allied military can't agree on an escape plan, The allies headquarters develop a plan and send in a man who they hope is captured, to coordinate the captives' escape.In 1943, a group of captured Allied military can't agree on an escape plan, The allies headquarters develop a plan and send in a man who they hope is captured, to coordinate the captives' escape.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jack Smight
  • Writers
    • Peter Stone
    • Frank Tarloff(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Sylva Koscina
    • Andrew Duggan
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  • Director
    • Jack Smight
  • Writers
    • Peter Stone
    • Frank Tarloff(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Sylva Koscina
    • Andrew Duggan
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    • 18User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    "Secret War Of Harry Frigg, The" Sylva Koscina & Paul Newman. 1967 Universal
    "Secret War Of Harry Frigg, The" Sylva Koscina & Paul Newman. 1967 Universal
    "Secret War Of Harry Frigg, The" Paul Newman. 1967 Universal
    Paul Newman and Sylva Koscina in The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)
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    Paul Newman and Sylva Koscina in The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)
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    Andrew Duggan and James Gregory in The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)
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    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Harry Friggas Harry Frigg
    Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina
    • Countess Francesca Di Montefioreas Countess Francesca Di Montefiore
    Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan
    • General Armstrongas General Armstrong
    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • General Pennypackeras General Pennypacker
    John Williams
    John Williams
    • General Mayhewas General Mayhew
    Charles Gray
    Charles Gray
    • General Cox-Robertsas General Cox-Roberts
    • (as Charles D. Gray)
    Vito Scotti
    Vito Scotti
    • Colonel Ferruccias Colonel Ferrucci
    Jacques Roux
    Jacques Roux
    • General Rochambeauas General Rochambeau
    Werner Peters
    Werner Peters
    • Major von Steignitzas Major von Steignitz
    James Gregory
    James Gregory
    • General Prentissas General Prentiss
    Fabrizio Mioni
    Fabrizio Mioni
    • Lt. Rossanoas Lt. Rossano
    Johnny Haymer
    Johnny Haymer
    • Sgt. Pozzalloas Sgt. Pozzallo
    Norman Fell
    Norman Fell
    • Captain Stanleyas Captain Stanley
    Buck Henry
    Buck Henry
    • Stockade Commandantas Stockade Commandant
    Horst Ebersberg
    Horst Ebersberg
    • Lt. Gruberas Lt. Gruber
    Richard X. Slattery
    Richard X. Slattery
    • M.P. Sergeantas M.P. Sergeant
    George Ives
    George Ives
    • Majoras Major
    Robert Perry
    • Italian Guardas Italian Guard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack Smight
    • Writers
      • Peter Stone
      • Frank Tarloff(screenplay) (story)
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    • Trivia
      Johnny Haymer's film debut.
    • Goofs
      Generals Armstrong and Pennypacker wear service branch insignia on the collars of their Class A uniforms. General officers in the US Army, then as now, do not wear such insignia. "General" Frigg's uniform is a correct representation of officers of that high rank.
    • Quotes

      Gen. Homer Prentiss: General, you can't pin stars on a Private.

      Capt. Stanley: How do you know? It's never been done.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Simpsons: The Secret War of Lisa Simpson (1997)

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    6/10
    Wartime comedy with Newman as opportunist Private attempting to free Allied generals
    The film starts in England March 1943 , when non-conformist Private Harry Frigg (Paul Newman) escapes from the guard house but he is detained again , previously he had escaped from prison dozens of times. Tunisia , April 1943 , allied generals are captured , it is a propaganda nightmare for the Allies. The generals are all one star and refuse to take orders from each other in order to scheme a getaway. Northern Italy , May 1943 , the group of American and European generals in prison at a luxurious Italian mansion . London August, 1943 , Major General (James Gregory) assigns Harry Frigg a dangerous mission as part a scheme . He is promoted to two stars Major General and ordered to get the generals out once he is trapped. Harry is parachuted to Northern Italy and imprisoned at the lush palace where are the generals . Harry is willing to escape, but then he meets a gorgeous countess (Sylva Koscina) and falls in love with her . At the beginning the generals suspect Harry Frigg of being a spy in their midst .

    This is a warlike comedy with funny moments , bemusing situations and quite entertaining . Likable performance of Paul Newman as silly Private promoted general to help escape other generals from the custody of the Germans. Agreeable screenplay by Peter Stone , also producer . The screenwriter dabbles a comic battle of sexes between an illiterate Newman and a high-class countess . Wonderful Sylva Koscina as cultured countess who establishes a lovely and enjoyable relationship with Paul Newman . Top-drawer acting by secondary all cast as the generals as John Williams , Charles Gray , Andrew Duggan and Tom Bosley . Colorful cinematography in Techniscope by Russell Metty and appropriate musical score by Carlo Rustichelli .

    The motion picture is professionally directed by Jack Smight , American filmmaker with a penchant for the bizarre , macabre and extravagant entertainments . He began working for television in the early 50s . After successful ¨Harper¨ also with Paul Newman , in 1966 he realized the quirky caper titled ¨Kaleidoscope¨ . His best movie resulted to be ¨No way to treat a lady¨ , a very black comedy .Being continued by more peculiarities as ¨The Illustred man ¨. It's followed by the barely-released ¨Rabbit run¨, as he went on in TV films as ¨The screaming woman¨ , ¨The longest night¨ and ¨Frankestein: the true story ¨ . After that he directed unconvincing Sci-fi , as big war movie as ¨Midway¨ and one of ¨Airport¨ series . ¨The secret war of Harry Frigg¨ is an acceptable and passable film , a rare Newman film that turned to be such conspicuous lack of success what was a flop at box office ; however , nowadays is best considered.
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    • Release date
      • February 29, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Meanwhile, Far from the Front
    • Filming locations
      • Sierra Madre, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Albion Film Corp. (I)
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,700,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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