Synopsis
In the decades preceding World War II, American diplomat Alex Hazen witnesses the rise of Mussolini and Hitler but does not use any of his ambassadorial powers to intervene. Instead, Hazen subscribes to the dominant policy of appeasement, believing the belligerent dictators will eventually soften. Although married, he is in love with journalist Cassie Bowwman – but her feelings about the threat posed by fascism differs severely from his.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
- Lillian HellmanScreenplay
Cast
- Robert YoungAlex Hazen
- Sylvia SidneyCassie Bowman
- Ann RichardsEmily Taney Hazen
- Dudley DiggesMoses Taney
- Douglas DickSam Hazen
- Albert BassermannCount von Stammer
- Dan SeymourTorrone
- Ian WolfeSears
- Marietta CantySophronia
- Norma VardenMrs. Hayworth
- Charles D. BrownCarter
- Don CastleDavid
Stills
Themes
diplomat