The Pied Piper
The Pied Piper (1942) is a war film, directed by Irving Pichel. It stars Monty Woolley and Roddy McDowall. The 87-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What The Pied Piper Is About
The Englishman Mr Howard is on a fishing trip in the east of France in 1940 when the Germans invade. He sets out to get home, but is persuaded to take two children with him, and as the journey goes on the number of children in tow keeps growing. When they reach the occupied north a new danger appears: being overheard speaking English. The film tells the war not from the front but from the side of an old man trying to get a crowd of children across a border. It was made during the war years and carries the tone of that period. Monty Woolley plays the lead in Irving Pichel’s eighty seven minute American film, completed in 1942.
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What is The Pied Piper about?
The Englishman Mr Howard is on a fishing trip in the east of France in 1940 when the Germans invade. He sets out to get home, but is persuaded to take two children with him, and as the journey goes on the number of children in tow keeps growing.
Where can I watch The Pied Piper?
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How long is The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper runs for 87 minutes (1h 27m).
When did The Pied Piper come out?
The Pied Piper was released in 1942.
Who directed The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper stars Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall, Anne Baxter, Otto Preminger.
What is The Pied Piper's rating?
The Pied Piper holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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