Uncertain Glory (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, Uncertain Glory is a thriller, drama, crime and war film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 102 minutes. “A French playboy gets serious when his country is threatened during World War II” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In occupied France, a convicted thief and murderer escapes the guillotine when a bombing raid strikes the prison, but is quickly re-captured by the inspector of the Surete responsible for his original arrest. Fearing the guillotine more than his actual death, the convict inveigles the inspector to help him with a plan to rescue 100 Frenchmen taken by the Gestapo following an act of sabotage: he will confess to being the saboteur and allow himself to be executed by firing squad, the Gestapo's method of execution, thus freeing the 100 men.
Who’s in it. Uncertain Glory stars Errol Flynn as Jean Picard, Paul Lukas as Inspector Marcel Bonet, Lucile Watson as Mme. Maret and Faye Emerson as Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Uncertain Glory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncertain Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncertain Glory tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncertain Glory (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Uncertain Glory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Uncertain Glory worth watching?
- Uncertain Glory holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncertain Glory?
- Uncertain Glory stars Errol Flynn, Paul Lukas, Lucile Watson, Faye Emerson and James Flavin.
- When was Uncertain Glory released?
- Uncertain Glory was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.