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The Secret War of Harry Frigg

The Secret War of Harry Frigg

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 29, 1968

Runtime

1h 50m

Genres

Comedy, War

User Score

61%

Original Title

The Secret War of Harry Frigg

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Director

Jack Smight

Description

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...