The Secret War of Harry Frigg(1968)
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg Synopsis
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...
The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968) is a comedy and war film directed by Jack Smight, released on February 29, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan and Tom Bosley. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Smight
- Writers:
- Frank Tarloff, Peter Stone
- Composer:
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Secret War of Harry Frigg Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Pvt. Harry Frigg
Sylva Koscina
as Countess Francesca De Montefiore
Andrew Duggan
as Gen. Newton Armstrong
Tom Bosley
as Gen. Roscoe Pennypacker
John Williams
as Gen. Francis Mayhew
Charles Gray
as Gen. Adrian Cox-Roberts
Vito Scotti
as Col. Enrico Ferrucci
Jacques Roux
as Gen. Andre Rochambeau
Werner Peters
as Maj. von Steignitz
James Gregory
as Gen. Homer Prentiss
Fabrizio Mioni
as Lt. Rossano
Johnny Haymer
as Sgt. Pozzallo
Key crew
Directed by Jack Smight, written by Frank Tarloff and Peter Stone.
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret War of Harry Frigg online?
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Secret War of Harry Frigg?
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The main cast of The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968) includes Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan, Tom Bosley and John Williams. The film was directed by Jack Smight. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret War of Harry Frigg released?
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg was released on February 29, 1968 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Secret War of Harry Frigg worth watching?
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.