O.S.S. (1946): Cast & Plot
O.S.S. is a 1946 drama thriller directed by Irving Pichel, starring Alan Ladd as John Martin / Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. / Philippe Martine, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Richard Benedict. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is O.S.S. About?
The premise of O.S.S. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on real WWII events, OSS Commander Brady launches Operation Applejack, sending Lt. Philip Masson (Alan Ladd) as French spy Philippe Martine, Ellen Rogers (Geraldine Fitzgerald) as Madame Duprez, and Robert Bouchet (Richard Benedict) as Albert Bernardito. They infiltrate Nazi‑occupied France and Germany to steal secret plans, uncover intelligence that could turn the war’s tide, and race to deliver it to London before being caught.
O.S.S. Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- war footage
- footage
- water cooler
- taxi
- france
- spy
- tunnel
- air strip
- self sacrifice
- concealment
- short wave radio
- secret code
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- infatuation
- execution
- torture
- interrogation
- arrest
- capture
- evasion
- murder
- escape
- french resistance
- parachute
- sculpture
- bomb
- train
- german officer
- german army
- gestapo
- nazi germany
- american in foreign country
- sabotage
- world war two
O.S.S. Cast & Characters
Alan Ladd leads the cast as John Martin / Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. / Philippe Martine, with Geraldine Fitzgerald as Miss Ellen Rogers / Madame Elaine Duprez and Richard Benedict as Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. / Albert Bernardi. Directed by Irving Pichel; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Irving Pichel
- Alan Ladd as John Martin / Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. / Philippe Martine
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Geraldine Fitzgerald as Miss Ellen Rogers / Madame Elaine Duprez - Richard Benedict as Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. / Albert Bernardi
- Julia Dean as Madame Prideaux
Also Starring in O.S.S.
· 18 more- Richard Webb Frank Schmidt (O)perational (S)upport (P)ackages, (M)aterial, Maintenance, Management, U.S.N.R. / Parker
- John Dehner German Radar Captain (uncredited)
- John Hoyt Col. Paul Meister
- Harold Vermilyea Amadeus Brink
- Patric Knowles Cmdr. Brady
- Joseph Crehan Gen. Donovan
- Bobby Driscoll Gerard
- Frank Ferguson Electronics Engineer (uncredited)
- Don Beddoe Rodney "Gates" Parrish / Raoul Josse
- Dorothy Adams Claudette (uncredited)
- George Bruggeman MP NCO (uncredited)
- Egon Brecher Marcel Aubert
- Onslow Stevens Field
- Crane Whitley Arnheim
- Gavin Muir Col. Crawson
- Gloria Saunders (W)omen's (A)rmy (C)orps Radio Operator Mary
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- Leo Schlesinger German Soldier (uncredited)
- Carl R. Botefuhr American Soldier (uncredited)
More from Irving Pichel
More films directed by Irving Pichel: Quicksand, The Miracle of the Bells, Something in the Wind and Temptation.
O.S.S. Plot Summary
What happens in O.S.S. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Martin attempts to steal plans for an electric circuit from a plant in Baltimore, Maryland. Caught and arrested for espionage, he is turned over to the Office of Strategic Services, which is training a group of new recruits by sending them on test missions.
Along with three other men, Gates, Parker and Bernay, and one woman, Elaine Dupree, Martin (an assumed name like the others) is sent to France to blow up a railroad tunnel in order to paralyze Axis troops during the Allied invasion. Martin doubts Elaine can work under pressure because she is a woman, but she insists he treat her as any male agent.
Full summary
The whole story of O.S.S., scene by scene
O.S.S. Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know O.S.S.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What assumed name does the main protagonist use during the mission?
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O.S.S. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of O.S.S., each answered in a sentence.
How long is O.S.S.?
O.S.S. runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was O.S.S. released?
O.S.S. was released on May 26, 1946.
Who directed O.S.S.?
O.S.S. was directed by Irving Pichel.
More films by Irving Pichel Who is in the cast of O.S.S.?
O.S.S. stars Alan Ladd as John Martin / Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. / Philippe Martine, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Miss Ellen Rogers / Madame Elaine Duprez and Richard Benedict as Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. / Albert Bernardi, among 22 credited actors.
Does O.S.S. have a post-credit scene?
No. O.S.S. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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