The Secret Invasion
Seen it?1964 | 97 min | War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Great Escape or Where Eagles Dare, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
During World War II, convicts are recruited by the Allies for an extremely hazardous mission.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$3 million worldwide on a $600K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Corman
- Stewart GrangerMaj. Richard Mace
- Raf ValloneRoberto Rocca
- Mickey RooneyTerence Scanlon
- Edd ByrnesSimon Fell
- Henry SilvaJohn Durrell
- William CampbellJean Saval
- Peter CoeMarko
- Špela RozinMila
- Helmo KindermannGerman Fortress Commandant
- Enzo FiermonteGen. Quadri