Conspiracy of Hearts

Conspiracy of Hearts

Torture, Killing and Vicious Passions...And Incredible Courage

1960 · 113 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, War

In wartime Italy nuns in a convent regularly smuggle Jewish children out of a nearby internment camp. The Italian army officer in charge suspects what may be going on but deliberately turns a blind eye. When the Germans take over the camp security the nuns' activities become far more dangerous.

Directed by Ralph Thomas · Written by Robert Presnell Jr.

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