Operation Amsterdam
“So startling...so amazing...you must believe it actually happened!”
Synopsis
When Germany invades Holland in 1940, a British intelligence officer and two Dutch diamond merchants go to Amsterdam to persuade the Dutch diamond merchants to evacuate their diamond supplies to England.
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Operation Amsterdam (1959) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-01
Top Cast
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Peter Finch
Jan Smit
Eva Bartok
Anna
Tony Britton
Major Dillon
Alexander Knox
Walter Keyser
Malcolm Keen
Johan Smit
Christopher Rhodes
Alex
Alfred Burke
Dealer
Melvyn Hayes
Willem
John Horsley
Commander Bowerman
Tim Turner
Dutch Lieutenant
John Le Mesurier
Colonel Janssen
Petra Davies
Menschi
Peter Swanwick
Peter
Carl Jaffe
Diamond Merchant
Karl Stepanek
Diamond Merchant
Oscar Quitak
Diamond Merchant
Keith Pyott
Diamond Merchant
George Pravda
Portmaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- John Eldridge, Michael McCarthy
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Operation Amsterdam
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Maurice Cowan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael McCarthy
John Eldridge, Michael McCarthy, David E. Walker
Philip Green
Department Leadership Roster
Michael McCarthy
Director
John Eldridge
Screenplay
Michael McCarthy
Screenplay
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Amsterdam
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What is Operation Amsterdam about?
When Germany invades Holland in 1940, a British intelligence officer and two Dutch diamond merchants go to Amsterdam to persuade the Dutch diamond merchants to evacuate their diamond supplies to England.
Who directed Operation Amsterdam?
Operation Amsterdam was directed by Michael McCarthy.
Who stars in Operation Amsterdam?
The principal cast of Operation Amsterdam includes Peter Finch, Eva Bartok, Tony Britton, Alexander Knox, Malcolm Keen.
When was Operation Amsterdam released and how long is it?
Operation Amsterdam was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Amsterdam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Amsterdam was composed by Philip Green.
Is Operation Amsterdam based on a book or true story?
Operation Amsterdam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David E. Walker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Amsterdam?
Operation Amsterdam holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).