La Città Prigioniera (1962)
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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- David Niven, Lea Massari, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joseph Anthony
Synopsis of La Città Prigioniera
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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of La Città Prigioniera
- David Niven - Maj. Peter Whitfield
- Ben Gazzara - Capt. George Stubbs
- Martin Balsam - Feinberg
- Clelia Matania - Miss Climedes
- Percy Herbert - Sgt. Reed
- Odoardo Spadaro - Janny Mendoris
- John Forsythe
- Francesco Tensi - Gen. Bennet
- Renato Moretti - The "Saint"
- Lea Massari - Lelia
- Daniela Rocca - Doushka
- Michael Craig - Capt. Elliot
- Giulio Bosetti - Narriman
- Ivo Garrani - Mabroti
- Roberto Risso - Cpl. Loveday
- Venantino Venantini - Gen. Ferolou
- Carlo Hintermann - Sergeant
- Massimo Righi - Pollit
- Director(s):
- Joseph Anthony
- Writer(s):
- Marc Brandel, Eric Bercovici, Guy Elmes
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