The Scarlet and the Black
Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 11/01/2005 Run time: 156 minutes Rating: Nr
The Scarlet and the Black Accessories
 The Keys of the Kingdom
A Man for All Seasons (Special Edition)
The Agony and the Ecstasy
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
The Cardinal
The Shoes of the Fisherman
The Song of Bernadette
Becket
Francis of Assisi
Films of Faith Collection (The Nun's Story / The Shoes of the Fisherman / The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima)
The Scarlet and the Black Reviews
Enrique Dear Sirs, this a wonderfull movie, I want to buy it, I havent found it in english with subtitles in spanish or english, or totally spoken spanish. Where I can find it this way. Best Regards,.
Gregory Peck plays Monsignor O'Flaherty, a high-ranking and influential priest in the Vatican who actively helps escaped Allied POWs, Jewish refugees and anyone who is trying to flee the Nazis' reign of terror. The story is well-told, with compelling human drama and lots of action. It addresses an important question: in the face of so much evil, can one, especially a man of the cloth, overcome his personal convictions and extend mercy, or is he, in the end, merely human. Even after all these years [since the movie was first released], I find The Scarlet and the Black a riveting watch. As a man of the cloth, he helps all those who are in need, without reservations and one event in the movie [where he helps with gathering funds to 'ransom' the Jews of Rome] is particularly compelling. Though he begins his 'reign' over Rome with much confidence, he loses his composure and self-assuredness as Fr O'Flaherty and company manage to get away from the Nazis time and time again.
Kappler as portrayed by Christopher Plummer is the epitome of Nazi cunning and totally without remorse, stooping to execute a priest, backing out of a verbal promise [assuring safety] to the Jewish community etc. Though the protagonist in this movie is a Catholic priest, there is no real focus on religion here and only minor religious references. Placing himself in mortal danger, and under the scrutiny of the Gestapo [the Nazi Secret Police], Fr O'Flahery brazenly and cunningly carries out his heroic acts [at times under the very noses of the Nazis] and earns the wrath of SS Col Herbert Kappler, the Nazi in charge of Occupied Rome. The suspense is built-up from the beginning, and the climax of the movie - a showdown between Kappler and Fr O'Flaherty is absolutely mind-blowing. A must-see for fans of WW II dramas, especially those who are keen on real-life dramas centering on the Nazi occupation of Europe.
Highly recommended. This is quite a feat given that the movie is centered in Rome and the Vatican. Though the Vatican is neutral during the war, the Pope and his staff find it incredibly difficult to remain calm when the Nazis begin terrorizing Rome's inhabitants [both Jews and non-Jews] and even torture a priest of the Church. Based on the true life exploits of Monsignor O'Flaherty [compellingly portrayed by Gregory Peck], the story recounts the events that unfolded during the Nazi occupation of Rome, led by SS officer Herbert Kappler [a rather evil and calculated performance by Christopher Plummer]. Based on real historical events, this active role played by the Monsignor is even more significant given the Catholic church's rather passive role during the Nazi reign of terror in Occupied Europe [as attested by historical accounts].
it was BETTER than I ever expected. Enjoyed even more , as it was a true story. would recommend this dvd. Was surprised at this dvd.
several times enjoying it fully each time. this true-to-life story.
Plummer ("The Black" -Nazi Commandant of Rome) is as complex as it is artfully. played.
They are both protagonist and antagonist with each other shining through in. Since purchasing this DVD from Amazon, I have watched it.
they portray this incredible interaction between "good and evil". O'Flaherty) and Christopher.
Both actors are masterful in their parts as. The interplay between Gregory Peck ("The Scarlet" -Msgr.
But what we must remember and not forget is the other reality of that Era. It has lied, obfuscated and just plain obstructed justice for decades of child abuse, enslavement in the Magdalene Launderies occurring to the late 20th Century. I will say honestly and up front, I have little love lost for the Church. To put icing on the cake, the monks were paid money by the Canadian goverment to do this fine project. While,including the character portrayed herein, there were many good men/women who helped, it does not cover the stain of the crimes committed by the Church. None of this occurred.
This man was able to stay on church property before and during the prosecution. But let us deal in reality, the Church operated a series of launderies where young womnen worked without hope of leaving in Ireland. In fact, a great many escapes from the Allies sweep for Nazis involved in the final solution was done with Vatica papers. Many of them buried in unmarked graves. Also, it doesn't cover the crimes continuing to be committed. This movie is one of several that have been made showing the good side of the Vatican and its' represetatives.
The police were caught looking the other way for the need of many for an occasional transgression. Instead of actively speaking out against Hitler and his Minions, the Catholic Church chose to be silent.
Yes, this is a moving story. In Newfoundland, one order of monks ran a child brothel for molestors quaintly called an orphanage.
When was being sought for Hitler's final solution, it should have been preemptively given to Allied Intelligence with the seal of the Pope as its' authenticity. The Church, in fact, have helped several offenders in the US avoid prosecution or make the prosecution deal with them.
It is based on historical data. The Church has never openly dealt with any priestly misconduct unless it was finally pulled out of them by lawsuits, press, and in rare casie criminal prosecution.
They helped one offender in Dallas avoid being put in the Jail as all other similar offenders.
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