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The Secret Invasion

The Secret Invasion

War · 1964

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

Movie details

The Secret Invasion

“The Daring Plan; The Staggering Odds!”

1964 War 1h 37m

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TMDB

5.8 / 10

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

CriticWise case file

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roger Corman

Written by

R. Wright Campbell

Stewart Granger

Stewart Granger

Maj. Richard Mace

Raf Vallone

Raf Vallone

Roberto Rocca

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Terence Scanlon

Edd Byrnes

Edd Byrnes

Simon Fell

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

John Durrell

William Campbell

William Campbell

Jean Saval

Peter Coe

Peter Coe

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Put The Secret Invasion on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.