Operation Bottleneck
“Sin Girls Help Two GI's Blast Enemy Lifelines!”
Synopsis
WWII Burma...Six paratroopers undertake an extremely dangerous mission against the Japanese. It will ultimately cost them their lives, except for one "lucky" survivor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
- Original Title
- Operation Bottleneck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Robert E. Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Orville H. Hampton
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
Floyd Crosby
Irving Berlin
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Screenplay
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Irving Berlin
Editor
Robert E. Kent
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Bottleneck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Bottleneck about?
WWII Burma...Six paratroopers undertake an extremely dangerous mission against the Japanese. It will ultimately cost them their lives, except for one "lucky" survivor.
Who directed Operation Bottleneck?
Operation Bottleneck was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Operation Bottleneck?
The principal cast of Operation Bottleneck includes Miiko Taka, Ron Foster, Norman Alden, John Clarke, Ben Wright.
When was Operation Bottleneck released and how long is it?
Operation Bottleneck was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Bottleneck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Bottleneck was composed by Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter.