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In the decades preceding World War II, American diplomat Alex Hazen witnesses the rise of Mussolini and Hitler but does not use any of his ambassadorial powers to intervene. Instead, Hazen subscribes to the dominant policy of appeasement, believing the belligerent dictators will eventually soften. Although married, he is in love with journalist Cassie Bowwman – but her feelings about the threat posed by fascism differs severely from his.Read moreLess
In the decades preceding World War II, American diplomat Alex Hazen witnesses the rise of Mussolini and Hitler but does not use any of his ambassadorial powers to intervene. Instead, Hazen subscribes to the dominant policy of appeasement, believing the belligerent dictators will eventually soften. Although married, he is in love with journalist Cassie Bowwman – but her feelings about the threat posed by fascism differs severely from his.
The story
In the decades preceding World War II, American diplomat Alex Hazen witnesses the rise of Mussolini and Hitler but does not use any of his ambassadorial powers to intervene. Instead, Hazen subscribes to the dominant policy of appeasement, believing the belligerent dictators will eventually soften. Although married, he is in love with journalist Cassie Bowwman – but her feelings about the threat posed by fascism differs severely from his.
Cast & crew
Robert YoungAlex Hazen
Sylvia SidneyCassie Bowman
Ann RichardsEmily Taney Hazen
Dudley DiggesMoses Taney
Douglas DickSam Hazen
Albert BassermannCount von Stammer
Ian WolfeSears
Marietta CantySophronia
Norma VardenMrs. Hayworth
Charles D. BrownCarter
Don CastleDavidExplore the crew
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Director of Photography
- Lee Garmes
- Editor
- Warren Low
- Original Music Composer
- Victor Young
- Screenplay
- Lillian Hellman