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Actors: Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, Sir John Gielgud
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Scarlet and the Black (1983 TV) |
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In this exciting, moving, redemptive story, Gregory Peck portrays Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, an Irish Priest of the Roman Catholic Church of Rome. He takes on the entire Nazi regime, nearly at the cost of his own life, and succeeds in freeing nearly four thousand souls under his care. During his office as Monsignor, this courageous father dresses in different attire, including his disguise as a nun, and also a Nazi officer. Under continual oppression by his Nazi pursuer, (played by Christopher Plummer), he also comes under the scrutiny of Pope Pius XII (Sir John Gielgud)on the neutrality of the church. Monsignor O'Flaherty continues his courageous battle, even with the salvation of his enemy. A truly inspiring portrayal of heroism.
--Beth Schnell, Resident Scholar
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Gregory Peck stars as Monsignor O'Flaherty, an Irish priest on assignment at the Vatican during the Nazi occupation. The good father is immersed in helping Rome's Jewish citizens escape Hitler (as well as other anti-Nazi supporters). It is the story of this heroic, courageous struggle to save as many lives (and souls) as possible before the Nazis get them. Suspenseful, indeed. But the movie is not above rifling criticism of Pope Pius XII's position that the Church should remain neutral.
--Bill Hobbs, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Scarlet and the Black (1983 TV) |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
War impact on civilians/veterans
Yes
Religion themed film?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- religious figure
Age:
- 40's-50's
- 60's-90's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- another color
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) average
Events of movie makes character more...
- caring
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Irish
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- white/grey
Hair style
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) very skinny
How much in movie?
- 40%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Italian
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an entire race
- general circumstances
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- dictator
Eccentric:
Yes
- emotionally unstable
- obsessed
- deluded
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 80%
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- German
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Italy
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
- explicit references to torture
Movie makes you feel...
- in awe
- spiritual
Any profanity?
- None
- Occasional swearing
If this is a kid's movie...
- Ages 10-15
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Orchestra/classical
Is this movie based on a
- book
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