MJFF Virtual Cinema: THE SCARLET AND THE BLACK [FULL MOVIE]

This award-winning film starring Christopher Plummer and Gregory Peck, and featuring a score by legendary composer Ennio Morricone, tells the true story of a Holy Office notary who, during Nazi occupation of Rome, covertly ran an underground railroad for thousands of Jews, anti-Fascists, and escaped Allied POWs.

Directed by Jerry London
USA-UK-Italy | 155 minutes | 1983

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[johnflorio]

It’s 2022 and we need more movies like this.

[alcoholfree]

Born and raised Catholic and planning on dying a faithful servant of Christ as a faithful member of His Church! This movie shows the reality of the power of God’s love for us and how we are blessed by serving one another in love! Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Great movie about great men of God fighting evil with love.

[ClaudiaRPost]

This is the true Church I fell in love with before I converted. I needed to see this again.

[nickbarton]

What a wonderful movie.
Never seen it before.
So difficult to find a worthwhile film to watch but this classic doesn't disappoint.

[MrWindermere]

I'd like to answer my own question posed in an earlier comment. After a little research, I know that Herbert Kappler was put on trial for war crimes in 1947 and condemned to a life sentence in an Italian prison. His wife Leonore divorced him in 1948, so that's why she didn't visit him in prison. He had supervised the killing of 335 Italian civilians during the war, which explains why he was given a long sentence. He eventually escaped from an Italian hospital and died from stomach cancer 6 months later in Germany, aged 70. Hugh O'Flaherty suffered a stroke, returned to Ireland and died in 1963, aged 65. Maybe the stress of the war and his work saving others shortened his own life. As you see, this was a haunting film.

[tricia]

Always a pleasure to see three great actors (Sir John Gielgud, Gregory Peck & Christopher Plummer) together. Thank you for posting this!

[DATo_DATonian]

I am not a Catholic, but I was mesmerized by this movie especially as it was a true story. I am astounded that this movie is not more widely known. The ending was one of the most powerful and emotional that I have ever experienced in cinema.

[nman]

Christopher Plummer and Gregory peck…can not go wrong..together?…absolute bliss

[leanderrowe]

This is one of the best films I have watched. Gregory Peck is also my favorite actor of all time. Thank you.

[Prof.Tarfeather]

What a fantastic story! God bless Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty and the organization he started, without violence, in finding safe houses for all those prisoners of war.
This true account is better than Shindler's List. I hope they never remake it. The actors were perfect.
The lessons we learn in forgiveness...

[gordonnicol]

Such a superb film and, even more so now that I know it was a true story. Father an amazing human being ! Risking his life to save so many others. And, then we find out that he also saved Kappler's wife and children too ! Such courage, such passion such kindness. It's wonderful to hear that such precious people actually exist.
Quite humbling to watch this excellent film.

[philipkane]

I JUST READ AN EXCELLENT BIOGRAPHY ABOUT O'FLAHERTY, AND THIS FILM WAS QUITE FAITHFUL TO THE EVENTS IT DEALS WITH. THANKS TO THE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL FOR POSTING THIS!

[km]

More pastors and priests need to follow the example of Fr. an inspirational film....and, being based on a true story makes it even more impressive 👏 Well done!!

[Mercmad]

One of my uncles was one of the many who hid out in Rome.He had been taken Prisoner at Monte Casino, then managed to escape.He travelled all over Italy before getting caught in Rome and spending the rest of the war in Colditz.

[janicemugwanya-mugwanya]

Watching this in Rome, following a visit to the Vatican. What a great story!

[genetberu]

May the Lord watch over all nations and establish His peace among people. Excellent movie!

[joeowens]

I want also to add that Morricone's thin score added much tension to the drama, using a simple drum even with great effect.

[stevensica]

The postwar relationship between O'Flaherety and Kappler could be a fascinating movie.

[sockfooncmacdougall]

Brilliant acting by Gregory Peck and Christopher Plummer. Superb pairing. Excellent movie. Thanks for uploading.

[maureenkidd]

A marvellous film. Gregory Peck was the best actor of his era. Thank you for sharing it.