The Scarlet Coat

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The Scarlet Coat

Released Jul 29, 1955

1h 41m

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Drama

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During the Revolutionary War, American General Benedict Arnold (Robert Douglas) conspires to abandon his defenses at West Point to the British for a large cash payout. Maj. John Boulton (Cornel Wilde) is tasked to undertake a counter-intelligence operation to stop the deal from going through. Getting in his way is his opposite, redcoat Maj. John Andre (Michael Wilding), along with Sally Cameron (Anne Francis), an attractive woman with questionable loyalties.

Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Low key historical spy tale, with lavish color and costumes.

Aug 16, 2012

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Dennis Schwartz

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The storyline is highly suspect.

Rated: C+

Jul 19, 2012

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Steve D

Entertaining mix of fantasy and history.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/30/23

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ashley h

The Scarlet Coat is a decent film. It is about an American major who feigns desertion in order to uncover a British plot to seize the stronghold of West Point during the revolutionary war. Cornel Wilde and Michael Wilding give good performances. The script is a little slow in places. John Sturges did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Frances H

Michael Wilding's acting was the only thing that kept me watching.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/07/21

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Audience Member

Beautifully shot and costumed, this Hollywood version of the Benedict Arnold takedown. Much like in history, it's Major Andre we're left rooting for - thanks to the swoon-worthy elegance Michael Wilding brought to the role. Unfortunately, there's too little action and too much dialogue for it to really capture the viewer. 3+ stars

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Colorful semi factual historical drama. Good production values and okay performances.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Great Lavish vintage drama, based around the Benedict Arnold affair.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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John Sturges

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Cornel Wilde

Maj. John Boulton

Michael Wilding

Maj. John Andre

Anne Francis

Sally Cameron

George Sanders

Dr. Jonathan Odell

Robert Douglas

Gen. Benedict Arnold

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Synopsis

During the Revolutionary War, American General Benedict Arnold (Robert Douglas) conspires to abandon his defenses at West Point to the British for a large cash payout. Maj. John Boulton (Cornel Wilde) is tasked to undertake a counter-intelligence operation to stop the deal from going through. Getting in his way is his opposite, redcoat Maj. John Andre (Michael Wilding), along with Sally Cameron (Anne Francis), an attractive woman with questionable loyalties.

Director: John Sturges
Producer: Nicholas Nayfack
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 29, 1955, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2016
Runtime: 1h 41m

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