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The Hessen Affair
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The Hessen Affair

2009-01-14 · 108 min · ★ 5.0

History · Drama · Action

In 1945 a group of victorious American officers discover a stash of German jewels and try to fence them in New York.

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Directors
Paul Breuls
Production companies
Corsan Productions
Countries
Belgium, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000

Top Cast

Michael BowenMichael BowenBen Cassidy
Noah SeganNoah SeganLt. David Pallard
Lyne ReneeLyne ReneeLt. Kathleen Nash
Will WoytowichWill WoytowichChief Warrant Officer
Billy ZaneBilly ZaneJack Durant
Rudolph SegersSgt. Roy Tarlton
Gene PyrzGene PyrzCapt. Michael Savern
Arne MacPhersonNicky Scalinio
Mireille LevequePrincess Sophie
John B. LoweJohn B. LoweRueben Markel
Guido De CraeneGuido De CraeneWeiss
Norman BowmanNorman BowmanSergeant

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