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Secret War of Harry Frigg [VHS]
 
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Secret War of Harry Frigg [VHS] (1968)

Starring: Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina Director: Jack Smight Rating: Unrated Format: VHS Tape
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan, Tom Bosley, John Williams (II)
  • Directors: Jack Smight
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: Unrated
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • VHS Release Date: March 1, 1992
  • Run Time: 110 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6300181804
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,480 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "The Secret War of Harry Frigg" has great horse sense!, March 12, 1999
By Joseph L Kremer (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews
Leonard Maltin, I like to read your books and I value your opinions but you're way off on this one! I am a rather obscure film critic from around the Pittsburgh area and the first tim I saw "Secret War", I was very pleased with its sarcastic atmosphere and its blend of military humor and 60's comedy. Don't trust Maltin with this one! He was way off! It concerns a rather simple escape artist private officer (Paul Newman) who is promoted to Major General overnight(!!) because he is hired to rescue five Allied generals from an Italian villa during WWII. In the process, he falls for a beautiful Italian Contessa who stays neutral when she finds out what Harry is trying to pull off and he sort of makes the villa into a sort of home. The Germans take charge over Italy (Italy and Germany were allies) and take Harry, the five gererals, and the Italian captive (Vito Scotti) as their prisoners as Harry contemplates how to get them out of this rut. Take my word for it. If you are looking for a good time, try this. You're in for a good time if you see this!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Maltin, like most critics, is way off!, July 27, 2000
By Henri Bronsgeest (California/London/) - See all my reviews
I have always enjoyed this movie. I saw it first when I was the Air Force, and believe me, Newmand nails the PFC/General part. The movie has many subleties, and is great fun. Silly things like the flag being blown by the voice of the frusterated general who is waiting for Harry to get the others out, is beautiful! I have shown this film to many and they all agree and go buy a copy for themselves. Unfortunately, the video transfer is poor. I wish it would come out on DVD widescreen. It is 1:2.35 and with pan and scan you always miss some of the general's reaction shots.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Newman is Harry Frigg, October 3, 2000
This is a superb W.W.II comedy motion picture well acted, finely scripted and neatly directed. Paul Newman turns in a great comedic performance. It contains memorable score. This is one of Newman's better roles and has been long overlooked.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable war farce; funny, inventive and entertaining...
The story is about five World War II Allied Generals who were captured in a Tunisian Turkish bath by the Italians and at once taken to a sumptuous Italian villa that is their... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Roberto Frangie

5.0 out of 5 stars DVD?
It sure would be nice if this movie were to become available on DVD or
Blu-Ray it it's original theatrical widescreen release. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Paul J. Tomlin

5.0 out of 5 stars Another five star review!
I never saw the Leonard Maltin review that's being referenced in the comments here, but I have to agree that this is one terrific movie. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Cheryl

5.0 out of 5 stars Harry Frigg at His Best
One of Paul Newman's better "tongue in cheek" movies. Brought back fond memories of military service and some of the higher echelon's behavior. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. E. Harrison

5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret War of Harry Frigg
This Movie is well worth the few dollars paid for it. If you like WWII movies with a light comic twist to it then this is for you. Read more
Published on October 1, 2005 by James P. Winters

4.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and entertaining
This was a fun movie for my grandchildren and us ex-WWII guys, but the casting of Harry Frigg could have been better. Newman just wasn't the comedian for this role. Read more
Published on April 22, 2001 by John R. Bridell

4.0 out of 5 stars Wartime comedy along the lines of "Hogan's Heroes "
This film is a very funny comedy similar to some of the 60's wartime shows that aired on tv in the same decade. Read more
Published on February 1, 2000 by Kevin M. Little

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely entertaining on a rainy saturday afternoon
Leaonard Maltin - can not agree with this one! I first viewed this film years ago on a local movie channel and have watched it everytime it has come back on. Read more
Published on September 22, 1999

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