Escape to France

Escape to France

1948 · 100 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama

A former Fascist takes his son and escapes across the border into France, where he tries to avoid being recognized and having to pay for his wartime crimes.

Directed by Mario Soldati · Written by Carlo Musso

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