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It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.
Luecarou
What begins as a feel-good-human-interest story turns into a mystery, then a tragedy, and ultimately an outrage.
Gurlyndrobb
While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
Allison Davies
The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
phd_travel
This TV movie is based on the true story of an Irish priest who while in the Vatican, helped Allied soldiers and Jewish people to hide and to safety in German occupied Rome. The story is exciting and stranger than fiction in parts as only a true story can be with disguises and assassination attempts. This is a fascinating non battle aspect of WWII showing the help the Vatican provided while trying to maintain neutrality.Gregory Peck adds a charm and presence to the role so you overlook he is a little old for the main character. Christopher Plummer who can act anything looks the part as the Nazi in charge. He has some cringe worthy bad dialog to deliver. John Gielgud is dignified as Pope Pius XII.The production is good with on location shooting and grand settings.This TV movie deserves to be as famous as a major motion picture WWII movie.
Armand
a remarkable artistic meeting. and picture of a dark page. a war. and a form of victories out of definition. an old delicate subject, not nice for Vatican. and an impressive performance. that is all. at first sigh. but it is not a history lesson, it is not really a show. it is only a memento. and occasion to view two extraordinary actors in skin of special characters. nothing else. but the precise art of Gregory Peck and Christopher Plummer, the presence of John Gielgut are remarkable. the tension, the story, the music are parts of delicate and touching circle of sand and blood. it is not a case but an universal story. because many fathers Hugo are present in different periods, in many places. for me, it remains a precious memory. about resistance against evil. about force of values.
maddy-brunt
As far as i know it the Germans had German accents. this film proved me wrong, as the consistency made me question whether the owner of Rome was English. none of the actors have any signs of talent, apart from Gregory peck, with the only accent that fits in with his past. i know the public is meant to suspend your disbelief when you watch films, but this is the extent. i also learnt that if you are shot then there are no bullet holes and no blood. so educational. if you want to watch an idiotic attempt at an interesting second world war story, with no thought at all towards realism then this is the film for you. i think harry potter is more realistic.
ozthegreatat42330
Based on a true story set during World War II in Rome, this made for television movie stars Gregory Peck in yet another fine role,(as if he could ever do a bad one.)The supporting cast is also amazing with fine performances from Christopher Plummer and Sir John Gielgud, with Raf Valone, Vernon Dobchef and Walter Gotell among others. It is a fast paced history/war/drama/thriller in the mold of such films as "The Third Man," and "The Thirty Nine Steps." The frenetic musical score of Ennio Morricone (The Good, The Bad and The Ugly) helps to keep the pace on the edge of you seat. This is simply some fine film making at its very best, and I highly recommend it, if you have not already had a chance to see it. Just a beautiful film.
