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Operation Snatch(1962)
Status: Released
Date: 1962-03-01
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Time: 1h 27m
For the first time the Rock really rocks with inspired lunacy.
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Legend has it that if the famous Barbary Apes leave the Rock of Gibraltar, it's a sign that the British will lose control of it. During World War II, a British officer is put in charge of the apes. When he detects that the animals' morale is slipping, he hatches a plan to go behind the German lines to "kidnap" a new ape for his charges to lift their spirits before the Germans find out about their condition and use it as propaganda.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Lion International
Movie: Operation Snatch
Top 7 Billed Cast
Terry-Thomas
Lt. 'Piggy' Wigg
George Sanders
Maj. Hobson
Lionel Jeffries
Gunner Evans
Jocelyn Lane
Bianca Tabori
Mark Eden
Mosquito Pilot
Mario Fabrizi
Tall Man
Gerard Heinz
Col. Waldock
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Legend has it that if the famous Barbary Apes leave the Rock of Gibraltar, it's a sign that the British will lose control of it. During World War II, a British officer is put in charge of the apes. When he detects that the animals' morale is slipping, he hatches a plan to go behind the German lines to "kidnap" a new ape for his charges to lift their spirits before the Germans find out about their condition and use it as propaganda.
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1962-03-01
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For the first time the Rock really rocks with inspired lunacy.
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