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Operation Snatch

  • 1962
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Operation Snatch (1962)
ComedyWar

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 th... Read allLegend 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 behi... Read allLegend 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... Read all

  • Director
    • Robert Day
  • Writers
    • Alan Hackney
    • Len Heath
    • Paul Mills
  • Stars
    • Terry-Thomas
    • George Sanders
    • Lionel Jeffries
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    74
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    • Director
      • Robert Day
    • Writers
      • Alan Hackney
      • Len Heath
      • Paul Mills
    • Stars
      • Terry-Thomas
      • George Sanders
      • Lionel Jeffries
    • 4User reviews
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    Terry-Thomas
    Terry-Thomas
    • Lt. 'Piggy' Wigg
    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Maj. Hobson
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Gunner Evans
    Jocelyn Lane
    Jocelyn Lane
    • Bianca Tabori
    • (as Jackie Lane)
    Lee Montague
    Lee Montague
    • Miklos Tabori
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • Lt. Keen
    Michael Trubshawe
    Michael Trubshawe
    • Col. Marston
    John Gabriel
    • Maj. Frink
    Gerard Heinz
    Gerard Heinz
    • Col. Waldock
    Mark Eden
    Mark Eden
    • Mosquito Pilot
    Mario Fabrizi
    • Tall Man
    Bernard Hunter
    • Capt. Baker
    Dinsdale Landen
    Dinsdale Landen
    • Capt. Wellington
    Howard H. Lang
    • P.T. Sergeant
    Angus Lennie
    Angus Lennie
    • Vic
    Jeremy Lloyd
    Jeremy Lloyd
    • Capt. James
    John Meillon
    John Meillon
    • Medical Officer
    Warren Mitchell
    Warren Mitchell
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    • Director
      • Robert Day
    • Writers
      • Alan Hackney
      • Len Heath
      • Paul Mills
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    7Gaslog

    Where is it

    I have been a fan of British films made in the 1940s though the 1960s--especially their comedies and world war two films. Terry-Thomas was one of my favorites from that era. He has appeared in films both in England and here in the USA. I remember seeing this film back in the 60s- it must have been on broadcast television. I have been trying to find a dvd copy of this film off and on for quite some time. Unfortunately I have had no success- even on Amazon UK site. If anyone knows where a dvd can be obtained I would appreciate having that information. I remember enjoying this film as I have always been a Terry Thomas fan...he made a movie I believe with Jack Lemmon that I enjoyed.
    quentinsf

    A very under-rated, nicely produced comedy

    There is a legend that if the barbary apes ever leave the Rock of Gibraltar, the British will be thrown out shortly afterwards. This is the basis for this charming war-time comedy, where Terry- Thomas plays an officer in charge of the apes. When morale amongst them starts to fall, it falls to him to pinch a new companion ape from behind enemy lines to cheer the apes up again before the Germans use the story for propaganda purposes. A funny film with some great characters; it's a real pity it isn't better known. If anyone knows where I can replace our fading copy, please post the information! The video doesn't seem to be available anywhere, sadly.

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    • Trivia
      Set in Gibraltar, a British overseas territory of 2.6 square miles, the location is an extremely vital strategic choke point between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Graham Norton Show: Juliette Binoche/Ronnie Corbett/Ricky Gervais/Imelda May (2014)

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    • Release date
      • March 1962 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Königreich für einen Affen
    • Filming locations
      • Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Film studio)
    • Production companies
      • Keep Films
      • Lion International
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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