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The Secret Invasion
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The Secret Invasion

1964-09-16 · 97 min · ★ 5.8

War

During World War II, convicts are recruited by the Allies for an extremely hazardous mission.

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Directors
Roger Corman
Production companies
United Artists, The Corman Company, San Carlos Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 600,000

Top Cast

Stewart GrangerStewart GrangerMaj. Richard Mace
Raf ValloneRaf ValloneRoberto Rocca
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyTerence Scanlon
Edd ByrnesEdd ByrnesSimon Fell
Henry SilvaHenry SilvaJohn Durrell
William CampbellWilliam CampbellJean Saval
Peter CoePeter CoeMarko
Špela RozinŠpela RozinMila
Helmo KindermannGerman Fortress Commandant
Enzo FiermonteEnzo FiermonteGen. Quadri
Nan MorrisStephana
Helmuth SchneiderHelmuth SchneiderGerman Patrol Boat Captain
Giulio MarchettiGiulio MarchettiItalian Officer
Nicholas RendCaptain of Fishing Boat
Charles BrentMonk

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