The Scarlet Coat (1955)
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33% of users liked it
(20 ratings)
The infamous Benedict Arnold affair is the basis of the lively MGM costumer The Scarlet Coat. Arnold is played with suitably subtle menace by Robert Douglas, while his principal co-conspirator, Major John Andre, is essayed by Michael Wilding. The largely speculative storyline concerns the efforts of… More The infamous Benedict Arnold affair is the basis of the lively MGM costumer The Scarlet Coat. Arnold is played with suitably subtle menace by Robert Douglas, while his principal co-conspirator, Major John Andre, is essayed by Michael Wilding. The largely speculative storyline concerns the efforts of one Major John Boulton (Cornel Wilde), a colonial counterspy, to foil Arnold's plans. Thanks to some deft scriptwriting, the much-abused Major Andre emerges as the most sympathetic character in the film, if only because he is willing to face the consequences for his actions. Less sympathetic is George Sanders in another of his patented "cad" roles, while Anne Francis is the spunky (if unnecessary) heroine. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Sturges
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 15, 1955 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Low key historical spy tale, with lavish color and costumes.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The storyline is highly suspect.
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Cast
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Cornel Wilde
as Maj. John Bolton
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Michael Wilding
as Maj. John Andre
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Anne Francis
as Sally Cameron
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George Sanders
as Dr. Jonathan Odell
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Robert Douglas
as Benedict Arnold
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John McIntire
as Gen. Robert Howe
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Rhys Williams
as Peter
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John Dehner
as Gen. Nathanael Greene
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James Westerfield
as Col. Jameson
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Ashley Cowan
as Mr. Durkin
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Paul Cavanagh
as Sir Henry Clinton
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John Alderson
as Mr. Durkin
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John O'Malley
as Col. Winfield
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Peter Adams
as Lt. Blair
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Wilson Benge
as Servant
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Tristram Coffin
as Col. Varick
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Phyllis Coghlan
as Woman
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Leslie Denison
as Capt. Sutherland
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Robert Dix
as Lt. Evans
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Bobby Driscoll
as Ben Potter
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Robert Forrest
as Stout Man
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Byron Foulger
as Man
- Ronald Green
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Dabbs Greer
as Capt. Brewster
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Don C. Harvey
as Captain
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Jim Hayward
as Joshua Smith
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Wesley Hudman
as Capt. Sheldon
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Robin Hughes
as Col. Tarleton
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Olaf Hytten
as Butler
- Charles R. Keane
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Dennis King Jr.
as Boatswain's Mate
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Guy Kingsford
as Officer
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Ethan Laidlaw
as Executioner
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Keith McConnell
as Lieutenant
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Owen McGiveney
as Servant
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Vesey O'Davoren
as Butler
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Richard Peel
as Sailor
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Vernon Rich
as Colonel
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Gordon Richards
as Mr. Cameron
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Gilchrist Stuart
as Officer
- Rick Vallin
- Harlan Warde
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Charles Watts
as Will Potter
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Rush Williams
as Soldier
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Michael Fox
as Maj. Russell
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John Blackburn
as Captain
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Anne Kunde
as Cook
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Jennifer Raine
as Miss Trumbull
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Tom Cound
as English Soldier
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Ivan Hayes
as Mr. Nyby
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Joe Locke
as Lieutenant
- Barry Regan
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George Peters
as Staff Officer
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Dick Simmons
as Sergeant
