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The Scarlet Coat
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The Scarlet Coat

1955-07-29 · 101 min · ★ 6.6

History · Drama · Adventure · War

An American officer goes undercover to unmask a Revolutionary War traitor.

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Directors
John Sturges
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cornel WildeCornel WildeMaj. John Boulton
Michael WildingMichael WildingMaj. John Andre
George SandersGeorge SandersDr. Jonathan Odell
Anne FrancisAnne FrancisSally Cameron
Robert DouglasRobert DouglasGen. Benedict Arnold
John McIntireJohn McIntireGen. Robert Howe
Rhys WilliamsRhys WilliamsPeter Andre
John DehnerJohn DehnerNathanael Greene
Bobby DriscollBobby DriscollBen Potter
James WesterfieldJames WesterfieldCol. Jameson
Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghSir Henry Clinton
Peter AdamsPeter AdamsLt. Blair (uncredited)
Tristram CoffinTristram CoffinCol. Varick (uncredited)
Robert DixRobert DixLt. Evans
Michael FoxMichael FoxMaj. Russell
Paul FreesPaul FreesNarrator (voice)
Dabbs GreerDabbs GreerCapt. Brewster
Robin HughesRobin HughesCol. Tarleton
Bruce LesterBruce LesterCol. Simcoe
Frank MillsFrank MillsTony (uncredited)

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