Uncertain Glory (1944)
A French playboy gets serious when his country is threatened during World War II
In occupied France, a convicted thief and murderer escapes the guillotine when a bombing raid strikes the prison, but is quickly re-captured by the inspector of the Surete responsible for his original arrest. Fearing the guillotine more than his actual death, the convict inveigles the inspector to help him with a plan to rescue 100 Frenchmen taken by the Gestapo following an act of sabotage: he will confess to being the saboteur and allow himself to be executed by firing squad, the Gestapo's method of execution, thus freeing the 100 men.
Cast
- Errol Flynn - Jean Picard
- Paul Lukas - Inspector Marcel Bonet
- Jean Sullivan - Marianne
- Lucile Watson - Mme. Maret
- Dennis Hoey - Father Le Clerc
- Albert Van Antwerp - Vitrac, member of underground
- Wallis Clark - Razeau, member of underground
- Victor Kilian - LaTour, member of underground
- James Flavin - Captain of Mobile Guard
- Douglass Dumbrille - Police Commissioner LaFarge
Screenplay
- László Vadnay (Screenplay)
- Max Brand (Screenplay)
- Joe May (Story)
- László Vadnay (Story)
Themes
Void of Despair and No Escape, The Horror of War and Humanity, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Stealth Sabotage and Behind Enemy Lines
Keywords
france, paris, france, escape, self sacrifice, vichy regime, world war ii, guillotine, saboteur, french resistance, fugitive, sabotage, nazi occupation, 1940s, love in war, mass execution
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Uncertain Glory about?
- In occupied France, a convicted thief and murderer escapes the guillotine when a bombing raid strikes the prison, but is quickly re-captured by the inspector of the Surete responsible for his original arrest. Fearing the guillotine more than his actual death, the convict inveigles the inspector to help him with a plan to rescue 100 Frenchmen taken by the Gestapo following an act of sabotage: he will confess to being the saboteur and allow himself to be executed by firing squad, the Gestapo's method of execution, thus freeing the 100 men.
- Who directed Uncertain Glory?
- Uncertain Glory was directed by Raoul Walsh.
- Who stars in Uncertain Glory?
- Uncertain Glory stars Errol Flynn, Paul Lukas, Jean Sullivan, Lucile Watson, Dennis Hoey, Albert Van Antwerp.
- How long is Uncertain Glory?
- Uncertain Glory has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Uncertain Glory?
- Uncertain Glory is a War, Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance film.
- Where was Uncertain Glory produced?
- Uncertain Glory was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Uncertain Glory?
- The themes of Uncertain Glory include: Void of Despair and No Escape, The Horror of War and Humanity, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Stealth Sabotage and Behind Enemy Lines.