Operation Snatch
“For the first time the Rock really rocks with inspired lunacy.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Hackney, Len Heath, Paul Mills, John Warren
- Original Score
- Ken Jones
- Original Title
- Operation Snatch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Lion International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Day
Alan Hackney, Len Heath, Paul Mills, John Warren
Ken Jones
Geoffrey Faithfull
Bert Rule
Jules Buck, Peter O'Toole
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Hackney
Writer
Len Heath
Writer
John Warren
Writer
Robert Day
Director
Jules Buck
Producer
Peter O'Toole
Producer
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Bert Rule
Editor
Ken Jones
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Snatch
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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 directed Operation Snatch?
Operation Snatch was directed by Robert Day.
Who stars in Operation Snatch?
The principal cast of Operation Snatch includes Terry-Thomas, George Sanders, Lionel Jeffries, Jocelyn Lane, Mark Eden.
When was Operation Snatch released and how long is it?
Operation Snatch was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Snatch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Snatch was composed by Ken Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Snatch?
Operation Snatch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).