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Franklin J. Schaffner
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Reginald Rose
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The Cruel Day
7.0/10 · 1 votesFeb 24, 196090 min
Ranked #4 of 5 in Season 4•−0.7 vs season avg
Violence and brutality greet a French Army captain when he arrives in Algeria to assume command of a remote outpost. He is appalled by the savage massacre of an Algerian family by the Rebels. When the French take a prisoner who knows the names of
Directed byFranklin J. Schaffner
Written byReginald Rose
Seasons4
Episode Summary
"The Cruel Day" is episode 11 of Playhouse 90 season 4. It scored 7.0/10 from 1 votes, ranking #4 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and written by Reginald Rose, it aired on February 24, 1960.