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Operation Amsterdam

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5.8/10 • 14

1959-01-121h 44m

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So startling...so amazing...you must believe it actually happened!

When Germany invades Holland in 1940, a British intelligence officer and two Dutch diamond merchants go to Amsterdam to persuade the Dutch diamond merchants to evacuate their diamond supplies to England.

Directors
Michael McCarthy

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Peter Finch

    Peter Finch

    Jan Smit

  2. Eva Bartok

    Eva Bartok

    Anna

  3. Tony Britton

    Tony Britton

    Major Dillon

  4. Alexander Knox

    Alexander Knox

    Walter Keyser

  5. Malcolm Keen

    Malcolm Keen

    Johan Smit

  6. Christopher Rhodes

    Christopher Rhodes

    Alex

  7. Alfred Burke

    Alfred Burke

    Dealer

  8. Melvyn Hayes

    Melvyn Hayes

    Willem

  9. John Horsley

    John Horsley

    Commander Bowerman

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CinemaSerf

May 4, 2024

6/10

Peter Finch ("Smit") and Tony Britton ("Maj. Dillon") are charged with trying to relocate a considerable supply of Dutch diamonds to Britain after the Nazis invade the Netherlands during World War II. It's a treacherous operation as the occupying forces are keen to get hold of these gems for themselves and are closing in on them, and on their local allies - not least "Anna" (Eva Bartok). It's quite well put together, this film. There is quite a sense of menace, nobody is ever entirely sure whom they can trust and a strong supporting cast from the likes of Alexander Knox help keep it interesting, if not exactly enthralling. The score is a bit overpowering at times, and the pace dawdles a bit after about an hour - but it does pick up well towards the end. Finch is fine, as is Bartok. Tony Britton was never the most versatile of actors, but he does well enough here to keep this differently themed wartime film worth a watch.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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