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Operation Snatch

7.0/10
TMDB1 vote
Original: 87 min

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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About Operation Snatch

For the first time the Rock really rocks with inspired lunacy.

Operation Snatch (1962) is a film in the comedy genres. Directed by . The cast includes Terry-Thomas, George Sanders, Lionel Jeffries, Jocelyn Lane.

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Original language
Runtime
87 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
Lion International
Directors
Writers
Len Heath, John Warren, Alan Hackney, Paul Mills

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What is Operation Snatch about?

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.

Who stars in Operation Snatch?

Terry-Thomas, George Sanders, Lionel Jeffries, Jocelyn Lane, Mark Eden, Mario Fabrizi. See the cast cards above for character names.

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