Conquered City

1962 1h 50m IT

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5.6

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★6.0TMDB · 5★5.6IMDB · 92

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Synopsis

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Filmed in 1962 but not released in the US until 1966 (with 20 of its 108 minutes removed), Conquered City is an all-star World War II drama financed in Italy and filmed in Greece. An Athens hotel, full of refugees and expatriates of all nationalities, is captured by Allied troops in the closing days of the War. British Major David Niven has been ordered to prevent a cache of weapons hidden in the hotel from falling into the hands of renegade troops. He cannot allow himself to trust anyone--not even the most innocent-looking (or attractive) of guests. Originally titled La Citta Prigioniera. Conquered City was released in English-speaking countries outside the U.S. as Captive City.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Niven
Major Peter Whitfield
Lea Massari
Lelia Mendores
Ben Gazzara
Captain George Stubbs
Daniela Rocca
Doushka
Martin Balsam
Joseph Feinberg
Michael Craig
Captain Robert Elliott
Clelia Matania
Climedes
Giulio Bosetti
Narriman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joseph Anthony
Writers: Marc Brandel, Eric Bercovici, Guy Elmes
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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David Niven and Lea Massari and Ben Gazzara carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0055851 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Joseph Anthony directs. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in English, Italian.

Trivia

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164 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4David Niven and Lea Massari and Ben Gazzara carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0055851 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.