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Conspiracy of Hearts

  • 1960
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
622
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Conspiracy of Hearts (1960)
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Catholic nuns risk their lives to help Jewish children in an Italian internment camp escape to Palestine during World War II.Catholic nuns risk their lives to help Jewish children in an Italian internment camp escape to Palestine during World War II.Catholic nuns risk their lives to help Jewish children in an Italian internment camp escape to Palestine during World War II.

  • Director
    • Ralph Thomas
  • Writers
    • Adrian Scott
    • Robert Presnell Jr.
    • Dale Pitt
  • Stars
    • Lilli Palmer
    • Sylvia Syms
    • Yvonne Mitchell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    622
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ralph Thomas
    • Writers
      • Adrian Scott
      • Robert Presnell Jr.
      • Dale Pitt
    • Stars
      • Lilli Palmer
      • Sylvia Syms
      • Yvonne Mitchell
    • 22User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast23

    Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer
    • Mother Katharine
    Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms
    • Sister Mitya
    Yvonne Mitchell
    Yvonne Mitchell
    • Sister Gerta
    Ronald Lewis
    Ronald Lewis
    • Major Spoletti
    Albert Lieven
    Albert Lieven
    • Colonel Horsten
    Peter Arne
    Peter Arne
    • Lt. Schmidt
    Nora Swinburne
    Nora Swinburne
    • Sister Tia
    Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    • Father Desmaines
    Megs Jenkins
    Megs Jenkins
    • Sister Constance
    David Kossoff
    David Kossoff
    • The Rabbi
    Jenny Laird
    Jenny Laird
    • Sister Honoria
    George Coulouris
    George Coulouris
    • Petrelli
    Phyllis Neilson-Terry
    • Sister Elisaveta
    Rebecca Dignam
    • Anna
    Joseph Cuby
    Joseph Cuby
    • Joseph
    Maureen Pryor
    • Sister Consuela
    Robert Rietty
    Robert Rietty
    • Emilio Casella
    Giulio Marchetti
    • Italian Soldier
    • Director
      • Ralph Thomas
    • Writers
      • Adrian Scott
      • Robert Presnell Jr.
      • Dale Pitt
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews22

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      It was the 5th most popular film at the British box office in 1960.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the scenes in which they appear, most of the nuns are wearing make-up. This would be most unlikely for nuns.
    • Quotes
      • German Soldier: Mother of God: I've killed a nun!
    • Connections
      Featured in Film Profile: Betty Box and Ralph Thomas (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      The Invaders
      (uncredited)
      Music by Charles Williams
      Chappell Recorded Music Library

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 7, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Verschwörung der Herzen
    • Filming locations
      • Certosa di Firenze, Galluzzo, Firenze, Toscana, Italy(Convent exteriors)
    • Production company
      • The Rank Organisation
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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