The Odessa File
“Hamburg, Germany. 1963. Peter Miller is going inside the dreaded Odessa. More than a few people hope he doesn't get out... ever.”
Synopsis
Following the suicide of an elderly Jewish man, investigative journalist Peter Miller sets out to hunt down an SS Captain and former concentration camp commander. In doing so he discovers that, despite allegations of war crimes, the former commander has become a man of importance in industry in post-war Germany, protected from prosecution by a powerful organisation of former SS members called Odessa.
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The Odessa File (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-28
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Jon Voight
Peter Miller
Maximilian Schell
Eduard Roschmann
Maria Schell
Frau Miller
Mary Tamm
Sigi
Derek Jacobi
Klaus Wenzer
Peter Jeffrey
David Porath
Klaus Löwitsch
Gustav Mackensen
Kurt Meisel
Alfred Oster
Hannes Messemer
General Glücks
Garfield Morgan
Israeli General
Shmuel Rodensky
Simon Wiesenthal
Ernst Schröder
Werner Deilmann
Günter Strack
Kunik
Noel Willman
Franz Bayer
Martin Brandt
Marx
Hans Caninenberg
Dr. Ferdinand Schultz
Heinz Ehrenfreund
Shapira
Alexander Golling
Colonel
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 17, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- George Markstein, Kenneth Ross
- Original Score
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Original Title
- The Odessa File
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- John Woolf Productions, Columbia Pictures, Domino Productions, Oceanic Filmproduktion GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
George Markstein, Kenneth Ross, John Rosenberg, Frederick Forsyth
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Atze Glanert, Oswald Morris
Ralph Kemplen
John Woolf
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Neame
Director
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
Monika Bauert
Costume Design
George Markstein
Screenplay
John Woolf
Producer
Kenneth Ross
Screenplay
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Odessa File
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What is The Odessa File about?
Following the suicide of an elderly Jewish man, investigative journalist Peter Miller sets out to hunt down an SS Captain and former concentration camp commander. In doing so he discovers that, despite allegations of war crimes, the former commander has become a man of importance in industry in post-war Germany, protected from prosecution by a powerful organisation of former SS members called Odessa.
Who directed The Odessa File?
The Odessa File was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in The Odessa File?
The principal cast of The Odessa File includes Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Maria Schell, Mary Tamm, Derek Jacobi.
When was The Odessa File released and how long is it?
The Odessa File was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Odessa File?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Odessa File was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Is The Odessa File based on a book or true story?
The Odessa File is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Forsyth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Odessa File?
The Odessa File holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).