Carve Her Name with Pride

Carve Her Name with Pride

1958 · 119 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, War

London, England, during World War II. After living a tragic life experience, young Violette Szabo joins the Special Operations Executive and crosses the German enemy lines as a secret agent to aid a French Resistance group.

Directed by Lewis Gilbert · Written by Lewis Gilbert

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