The scarlet and the black cast

The story follows an ambitious, but impoverished young man, who seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects. The series is a faithful adaptation of the novel Le Rouge et le Noir and is condensed into four episodes, each 50 minutes in length.

Ewan McGregor stars in this British miniseries adaptation of Stendhal's classic novel about an ambitious carpenter's son who seduces his way into French high society in the post-Napoleonic era. Alice Krige, Stratford Johns, T. McKenna, Rachel Weisz. Directed by Ben Bolt. Close Ad. New This Month.

The scarlet and the black cast

Herbert Kappler : You're alone? Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty : I am. Herbert Kappler : Not afraid I'll shoot you? Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty : No. If you were going to kill me, your man would have already done it in my room. Herbert Kappler : That is so. Herbert Kappler : But believe me, at this moment, nothing would give me greater pleasure. Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty : Well, when it comes down to it, a bullet's your answer to just about everything, isn't it? The only argument you've got. Sign In Sign In. New Customer? Create account. Drama History War. Director Jerry London.

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The Scarlet and the Black is a Italian-American international co-production made-for-television historical war drama film directed by Jerry London , and starring Gregory Peck and Christopher Plummer. Based on J. The Colonel expresses concern that escaped Allied prisoners may attempt to seek refuge in the Vatican, and requests permission to paint a white line across St. Peter's Square in order to mark the extent of Vatican sovereignty. The Pope does not protest, but when the SS officers leave, he sees out of the window that the white line had already begun to be painted. Opposing Kappler is Monsignor O'Flaherty, an Irish-born Vatican priest who establishes an underground organization which provides safe haven and escape routes to escaped POWs , Jews, and refugees in Rome. O'Flaherty is assisted in this enterprise by others, including locals such as O'Flaherty's platonic companion Francesca Lombardo and her daughters Guilia and Emilia, and the clergy and members of the Vatican's diplomatic corps.

Herbert Kappler : You're alone? Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty : I am. Herbert Kappler : Not afraid I'll shoot you? Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty : No. If you were going to kill me, your man would have already done it in my room. Herbert Kappler : That is so. Herbert Kappler : But believe me, at this moment, nothing would give me greater pleasure. Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty : Well, when it comes down to it, a bullet's your answer to just about everything, isn't it?

The scarlet and the black cast

Christopher Plummer Col. Herbert Kappler. Raf Vallone Father Vittorio. Kenneth Colley Capt.

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Malcolm Sinclair. This article includes a list of references , related reading , or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Encouraged again by the figure of Napoleon, Julien accepts an invitation by Mathilde to visit her that night, believing that she and her friends are toying with him. Julien Sorel. Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty : Well, when it comes down to it, a bullet's your answer to just about everything, isn't it? Toggle limited content width. Robert David MacDonald. Julien relishes the role, galloping back to change into his cassock in order to be part of the religious procession for the King's visit to the local church. Related news. Mathilde takes a particular interest in Julien, however, he chides her advances, believing her to be a proud and spoiled young woman. Peter's Square in order to mark the extent of Vatican sovereignty.

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Director 1 Credit. The organization then resumes, and succeeds in saving many lives. Ben Bolt. Mathilde discloses her condition to her father, who is outraged at his secretary's betrayal. Julien starts his campaign to win Madame de Fervaques, a pure and devout woman. Sign In. Categories : British television series debuts British television series endings s British drama television series Television shows based on French novels BBC television dramas Television series set in the s Works about Napoleon s British television miniseries British English-language television shows Films based on works by Stendhal Cultural depictions of Napoleon Cultural depictions of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Top cast Edit. Barbara Bouchet Minna Kappler. Connections References Massacre in Rome