The Secret War of Harry Frigg
It's not who you con. It's how you do it.
It's not who you con. It's how you do it.
Comedy, War
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1968
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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...
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Runtime:
110 min
Release date:
29 Feb 1968
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
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$0
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Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Strong story premise, excellent supporting cast and generally good dialog work to smooth over sometimes static direction and sluggish pacing.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
17 Jun 2008
rotten:
I've seen lousy movies before, but never one that seemed ashamed of itself. At times the actors seem to be in pain, and the movie itself is down-at-the-mouth and desperately boring.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
23 Oct 2004