As the US Army approaches Nazi Germany, they recruit German prisoners to spy behind German lines.As the US Army approaches Nazi Germany, they recruit German prisoners to spy behind German lines.As the US Army approaches Nazi Germany, they recruit German prisoners to spy behind German lines.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
Hildegard Knef
- Hilde
- (as Hildegarde Neff)
Wilfried Seyferth
- Heinz Scholtz - SS Man
- (as Wilfried Seyfert)
Robert Freitag
- Sgt. Paul Richter
- (as Robert Freytag)
Harold Benedict
- Lt. Pete Gevers
- (as H.L. Benedict S/Sgt. USAF)
H.W. Briggs
- Self
- (as H.W. Briggs Sgt. USA)
D.G. Devine
- Lt. Rennick's Driver
- (as D.G. Devine Cpl. USAF)
L.E. Dixon
- Self
- (as L.E. Dixon Maj. USA)
B.L. Hendrickson
- Self
- (as B.L. Hendrickson T/Sgt. USA)
Storyline
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- TriviaOne of the first films after World War II to portray the German people--outside of the Nazi regime--in a sympathetic light.
- GoofsKarl is mistakenly called a corporal. The Luftwaffe uniform that he wears both in the US POW cage and while back in Germany has the rank insignia of an "Obergefreiter", specifically three winged emblems on the collar patches, plain shoulder straps and two chevrons on his left sleeve. Also when the list is checked for his name at the bridge the rank is written down as 'Gfr' (gefreiter) The ranks of Gefreiter, Obergefreiter and Stabsgefreiter (all which were partially identified by chevrons on the sleeve) were not NCOs and had no command authority over other soldiers. They were simply grades of seniority and would be more equivalent to Private First Class (PFC) in the US military. The German rank that is the closest equivalent to Corporal is Unteroffizer. Also, Karl is wearing the medical badge on his right sleeve; Luftwaffe enlisted medical personnel wore the badge on the left sleeve, while Wehrmacht (army) wore it on the right.
- Quotes
Lt. Dick Rennick: [Intro narration] Of all the questions left unanswered by the last war, and probably any war, one comes back constantly to my mind. Why does a spy risk his life... for what possible reason? If the spy wins, he's ignored. If he loses, he's shot.
- ConnectionsReferenced in That Girl: Decision Before Dawn (1968)
- SoundtracksAch, wie ist' möglich dann (Treue Liebe)
(uncredited)
Written by Friedrich Kücken (1827)
Featured review
realistic WWII movie, illustrates a little-known aspect of the war
I saw this movie recently on AMC, and was extremely impressed. It was filmed on location only a few years after the end of the war, and uses the bombed-out scenery to brilliant advantage. I agree with all of the previous comments, and wonder why this film is not available on DVD or video. I was so intrigued by the story that I found a copy of the book on which it was based over the internet, "Call it Treason" by George Howe. I just finished it, and I enthusiastically recommend the book,it's worth searching for (out of print.) I wish there were more books and movies like this around....
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- Oct 17, 2001
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- Call It Treason
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- Runtime1 hour 59 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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