
The Hessen Affair
History · Drama · Action
Overview
In 1945 a group of victorious American officers discover a stash of German jewels and try to fence them in New York.
Top Cast


Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
Ben Cassidy
Michael Bowen
Ben Cassidy


Noah Segan
Noah Segan
Lt. David Pallard
Noah Segan
Lt. David Pallard


Lyne Renee
Lyne Renee
Lt. Kathleen Nash
Lyne Renee
Lt. Kathleen Nash


Will Woytowich
Will Woytowich
Chief Warrant Officer
Will Woytowich
Chief Warrant Officer


Billy Zane
Billy Zane
Jack Durant
Billy Zane
Jack Durant
Rudolph Segers
Rudolph Segers
Sgt. Roy Tarlton
Rudolph Segers
Sgt. Roy Tarlton


Gene Pyrz
Gene Pyrz
Capt. Michael Savern
Gene Pyrz
Capt. Michael Savern
Arne MacPherson
Arne MacPherson
Nicky Scalinio
Arne MacPherson
Nicky Scalinio
Mireille Leveque
Mireille Leveque
Princess Sophie
Mireille Leveque
Princess Sophie


John B. Lowe
John B. Lowe
Rueben Markel
John B. Lowe
Rueben Markel
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