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Captain Carey, U.S.A.

Captain Carey, U.S.A.

The smashing story of an American Soldier who didn't lay down his guns until betrayal was avenged!

19505.51h 22m

Overview

Near the end of World War II, a secret American raid on an enemy transportation hub goes very wrong when a turncoat warns the enemy. Led by Capt. Webster Carey, the mission causes the deaths of many bystanders -- among them, Carey believes, his Italian girlfriend, Giulia de Graffi. Back home, Carey stumbles across evidence that might uncover the identity of the informant. But, when he returns to Italy to get even, Carey is stunned by what he finds.

Directed by Mitchell Leisen
Written by Martha Albrand, Robert Thoeren
Produced by Richard Maibaum
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Top Cast

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Captain Webster Carey

Wanda Hendrix

Wanda Hendrix

Baronessa Giulia de Greffi

Francis Lederer

Francis Lederer

Baron Rocco de Greffi

Joseph Calleia

Joseph Calleia

Dr. Lunati

Celia Lovsky

Celia Lovsky

Countess Francesca de Cresci

Richard Avonde

Richard Avonde

Count Carlo de Cresci

Frank Puglia

Frank Puglia

Luigi

Luis Alberni

Luis Alberni

Sandro

Angela Clarke

Angela Clarke

Serafina

Roland Winters

Roland Winters

Manfredo Acuto

Themes & Keywords

world war iisabotageoss (office of strategic services)spy thriller

About Captain Carey, U.S.A.

Captain Carey, U.S.A. is a mystery, thriller, war film released in 1950 exploring themes of world war ii, sabotage, oss (office of strategic services), spy thriller. Directed by Mitchell Leisen, it stars Alan Ladd, Wanda Hendrix, Francis Lederer. Near the end of World War II, a secret American raid on an enemy transportation hub goes very wrong when a turncoat warns the enemy. Led by Capt. Webster Carey, the mission causes the deaths of many bystanders -- among them, Carey believes, his Italian girlfriend, Giulia de Graffi. Back home, Carey stumbles across evidence that might uncover the identity of the informant. But, when he returns to Italy to get even, Carey is stunned by what he finds.

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