Paul Newman is miscast in this potentially funny farce, which doesn't live up to its gimmicky title.
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07/29/09
Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)
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Reviews Counted:4
Fresh:2
Rotten:2
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Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: Henry Frigg is a very stupid army private whose mission is to rescue five Allied Generals being held prisoner in Italy. He is made a fake major-general to gain the confidence of the bickering... [More]
Starring: Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan, Tom Bosley
Director: Jack Smight
Reviews for Secret War of Harry Frigg
1 - 4 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
Although Newman's performance here is unquestionably of the hit-and-miss variety, he does manage to generate more than a few laughs with his glib delivery of some very funny lines.
06/17/08
Strong story premise, excellent supporting cast and generally good dialog work to smooth over sometimes static direction and sluggish pacing.
06/17/08
Top CriticI've seen lousy movies before, but never one that seemed ashamed of itself. At times the actors seem to be in pain, and the movie itself is down-at-the-mouth and desperately boring.
10/23/04
Top Critic1 - 4 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
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