Night of the Fox

A long, old-fashioned wartime caper that trades on disguises and close calls, ending on a quiet, mournful note.

Directed by

Charles Jarrott

Genres

Adventure, Drama

Starring

George Peppard, Michael York, John Mills

Tagline

It would be the greatest performance of their lives, or their last...

Overview

This classic war movie stars George Peppard and Michael York in a gripping tale of danger, intrigue, and a deadly secret that could determine the fate of millions. U.S. Officer Colonel Hugh Kelso has inside knowledge about the imminent and highly secretive D-Day Invasion. When he washes ashore behind enemy lines, special agents Harry Martineau and Sara Drayton of the Allied Forces must stage a covert rescue to save his life – or end it – before the Germans acquire the valuable information he possesses. Joined by an Italian naval officer and a Jewish actor-turned-German paratrooper, the agents embark on a thrilling rescue mission with a shocking twist.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, deception, identity, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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