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The Seventh Cross(1944)

1h 50mDrama, Thriller, WarEnglish
6.8/10
43 user ratings

His greatest role!

Overview

In Nazi Germany in 1936 seven men escape from a concentration camp. The camp commander puts up seven crosses and, as the Gestapo returns each escapee he is put to death on a cross. The seventh cross is still empty as George Heisler attempts an escape to freedom in Holland.

Director

Fred Zinnemann

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Budget

$1M

Revenue

$4M

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Cast

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

as George Heisler

Signe Hasso

Signe Hasso

as Toni

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

as Paul Roeder

Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

as Liesel Roeder

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

as Madame Marelli

Herbert Rudley

Herbert Rudley

as Franz Marnet

Felix Bressart

Felix Bressart

as Poldi Schlamm

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

as Wallau

Alexander Granach

Alexander Granach

as Zillich

Katherine Locke

Katherine Locke

as Frau Hedy Sauer

George Macready

George Macready

as Bruno Sauer

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

as Fiedler

Where to Watch

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1944

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Budget

$1M

Box Office

$4M

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Where can I watch The Seventh Cross?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Seventh Cross (1944).

What is The Seventh Cross about?

In Nazi Germany in 1936 seven men escape from a concentration camp. The camp commander puts up seven crosses and, as the Gestapo returns each escapee he is put to death on a cross. The seventh cross is still empty as George Heisler attempts an escape to freedom in Holland.

Who directed The Seventh Cross?

The Seventh Cross was directed by Fred Zinnemann and released in 1944. It is a drama, thriller, war film.

How long is The Seventh Cross?

The Seventh Cross has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

Who stars in The Seventh Cross?

The cast of The Seventh Cross includes Spencer Tracy as George Heisler, Signe Hasso as Toni, Hume Cronyn as Paul Roeder, Jessica Tandy as Liesel Roeder, Agnes Moorehead as Madame Marelli and more.

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