The Purple V

Nan
0h 58m
1943

THRILLING ACTION!

Overview

German expatriate Fritz Kortner plays the largest role, as an anti-Nazi schoolmaster who helps a downed American flyer (John Archer) reached Allied lines with vital war information. As usual, the Nazis are incredibly stupid and lead-footed, enabling the flyer to accomplish his mission.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1943-03-12

Top Billed Cast

John Archer

Jimmy Thorne

Mary McLeod

Katti Forster

Fritz Kortner

Thomas Forster

Rex Williams

Paul Forster

Kurt Katch

Johann Keller

Walter Sande

Otto Horner

Wilhelm von Brincken

Col. von Ritter (as William Vaughn)

Peter Lawford

Roger

Irene Seidner

Mrs. Vogel

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