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The Pied Piper (1942)

1942-08-21 · 1h 27m · EN
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Englishman Mr. Howard is on a fishing holiday in eastern France when the Germans invade in 1940. Setting off to try and get back home he is persuaded to take along the two Cavanaugh children, and as his journey progresses his family keeps growing in size. Once in German-occupied northern France a new problem arises — the risk of being heard speaking English.

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Irving PichelDirectorNevil ShuteWriter

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Monty WoolleyMonty WoolleyJohn Sidney HowardRoddy McDowallRoddy McDowallRonnie CavanaughAnne BaxterAnne BaxterNicole RougeronOtto PremingerOtto PremingerMajor DiessenJ. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishAristide RougeronLester MatthewsLester MatthewsMr. CavanaughJill EsmondJill EsmondMrs. CavanaughFerike BorosFerike BorosMadamePeggy Ann GarnerPeggy Ann GarnerSheila CavanaughMerrill RodinMerrill RodinWillemMaurice TauzinMaurice TauzinPierreFleurette ZamaFleurette ZamaRose

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What is The Pied Piper about?

Englishman Mr. Howard is on a fishing holiday in eastern France when the Germans invade in 1940. Setting off to try and get back home he is persuaded to take along the two Cavanaugh children, and as his journey progresses his family keeps growing in size. Once in German-occupied northern France a new problem arises — the risk of being heard speaking English.

How long is The Pied Piper?

The Pied Piper has a runtime of 87 minutes.