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London officials learn of a plan by Nazis to create new, more destructive missiles during World War II. Working quickly to stop the potentially catastrophic movement, the prime minister calls for an immediate investigation. Three experts (George Peppard, Jeremy Kemp, Tom Courtenay) are instructed to enter Germany and inspect a plant that is believed to hold the explosives. The men pose as German soldiers in a mission that may save England, but not without consequences.

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Operation Crossbow | Rotten Tomatoes (1) William J. Nazzaro Arizona Republic If you enjoy high adventure, heroism, plenty of suspense and melodrama, huge explosions and piles of dead bodies, Operation Crossbow is for you. Aug 19, 2021 Full Review Operation Crossbow | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Although it doesn't rank in the upper echelons of WWII-set "men on a mission" movies (see: The Guns of Navarone, The Dirty Dozen, Where Eagles Dare), Operation Crossbow gets the gritty job done. Rated: 3/4 Dec 9, 2019 Full Review Operation Crossbow | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Takes an unlikely scenario and ends it with an explosive fantasy James Bond-like finale. Rated: C+ Jun 14, 2008 Full Review Operation Crossbow | Rotten Tomatoes (4) David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an entertaining, genuinely exciting adventure flick... Rated: 3/4 Jan 24, 2007 Full Review Operation Crossbow | Rotten Tomatoes (5) John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis ...a decent espionage escapade and a fairly suspenseful thriller that passes an entertaining few hours. Rated: 6/10 Jan 2, 2007 Full Review Operation Crossbow | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 2/5 Oct 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dave G Started well, but ended up like an episode of Thunderbirds, but less well directed. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Russ Not terribly bad moviemaking for the 1960's but rather cheesy. The sets and script are a bad James Bond ripoff. Carlo Ponti produces and the lovely Miss Loren comes along as a bonus. This qualifies as drive-in fare, nothing more. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Way too talky, Mostly boring tale of a WW2 mission to destory German rockets, Only merits : some decent action at end - impressive large scale sets ala James Bond - and one big unexpected plot development Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Audience Member Great film good cast Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review delysid d death to all movies with subtitles! Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/22/21 Full Review Tom M Entertaining WW2 account of the allies attempt at destroying the Germans' V2 rockets. Good cast all around. Kemp and Palmer standout. Loren's role a bit small for top billing. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/26/20 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael Anderson Director Sophia Loren Nora George Peppard Lt. John Curtis Trevor Howard Prof. Lindemann John Mills Gen. Boyd Richard Johnson Duncan Sandys
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Synopsis London officials learn of a plan by Nazis to create new, more destructive missiles during World War II. Working quickly to stop the potentially catastrophic movement, the prime minister calls for an immediate investigation. Three experts (George Peppard, Jeremy Kemp, Tom Courtenay) are instructed to enter Germany and inspect a plant that is believed to hold the explosives. The men pose as German soldiers in a mission that may save England, but not without consequences.

Director
Michael Anderson

Producer
Carlo Ponti

Screenwriter
Emeric Pressburger, Derry Quinn, Ray Rigby

Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Rating
PG-13

Genre
War, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 1, 1965, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 28, 2016

Runtime
1h 56m
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