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The Scarlet Coat

The Scarlet Coat

Behind the story of Benedict Arnold were secrets until recently unknown

19556.41h 41mNR

Overview

An American officer goes undercover to unmask a Revolutionary War traitor.

Directed by John Sturges
Written by Karl Tunberg
Produced by Nicholas Nayfack
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Top Cast

Cornel Wilde

Cornel Wilde

Maj. John Boulton

Michael Wilding

Michael Wilding

Maj. John Andre

George Sanders

George Sanders

Dr. Jonathan Odell

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

Sally Cameron

Robert Douglas

Robert Douglas

Gen. Benedict Arnold

John McIntire

John McIntire

Gen. Robert Howe

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Peter Andre

John Dehner

John Dehner

Nathanael Greene

Bobby Driscoll

Bobby Driscoll

Ben Potter

James Westerfield

James Westerfield

Col. Jameson

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spy18th centuryrevolutionary warbenedict arnold

About The Scarlet Coat

The Scarlet Coat is a history, drama, adventure, war film released in 1955 exploring themes of spy, 18th century, revolutionary war, benedict arnold. Directed by John Sturges, it stars Cornel Wilde, Michael Wilding, George Sanders. An American officer goes undercover to unmask a Revolutionary War traitor.

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