

Adventure · War · Action
Overview
A freedom-loving French journalist sacrifices his happiness and security to battle Nazi tyranny.
Top Cast


Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
Jean Matrac
Humphrey Bogart
Jean Matrac


Claude Rains
Claude Rains
Captain Freycinet
Claude Rains
Captain Freycinet


Michèle Morgan
Michèle Morgan
Paula Matrac
Michèle Morgan
Paula Matrac


Philip Dorn
Philip Dorn
Renault
Philip Dorn
Renault


Sydney Greenstreet
Sydney Greenstreet
Major Duval
Sydney Greenstreet
Major Duval


Peter Lorre
Peter Lorre
Marius
Peter Lorre
Marius


George Tobias
George Tobias
Petit
George Tobias
Petit


Helmut Dantine
Helmut Dantine
Garou
Helmut Dantine
Garou


John Loder
John Loder
Manning
John Loder
Manning


Victor Francen
Victor Francen
Captain Patain Malo
Victor Francen
Captain Patain Malo
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