13 Aug 2021
The East
A young Dutch soldier deployed to suppress post-WWII independence efforts in the Netherlands’ colony of Indonesia finds himself torn between duty and conscience when he joins an increasingly ruthless commander’s elite squad.
The Secret Invasion
The Daring Plan; The Staggering Odds!
During World War II, convicts are recruited by the Allies for an extremely hazardous mission.
Top Billed Cast
Stewart Granger Maj. Richard Mace
Raf Vallone Roberto Rocca
Mickey Rooney Terence Scanlon
Edd Byrnes Simon Fell
Henry Silva John Durrell
William Campbell Jean Saval
Peter Coe Marko
Špela Rozin Mila
Helmo Kindermann German Fortress Commandant
Enzo Fiermonte Gen. Quadri
Nan Morris Stephana
Helmuth Schneider German Patrol Boat Captain
Giulio Marchetti Italian Officer
Nicholas Rend Captain of Fishing Boat
Charles Brent Monk
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