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Assault on a Queen
A group of adventurers refloat a WWII German submarine and prepare to use it to pull a very large heist; The Queen Mary which they plan to rob on the high seas.
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Plot Summary
A group of unlikely criminals, led by a disgruntled Maltese fisherman, plan an audacious heist: to hijack the luxurious ocean liner 'Queen Mary' mid-voyage. Their goal is to steal the considerable wealth rumored to be hidden within the ship's vaults, navigating the challenges of boarding a moving vessel and the high security it possesses. The crew's intricate plan quickly spirals into a tense cat-and-mouse game as their scheme unfolds.
Critical Reception
Assault on a Queen received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with many critics finding the plot implausible and the execution lacking. While Anthony Quinn's performance was sometimes noted, the film's heist premise and execution were generally seen as uninspired, failing to live up to the potential of its cast and setting.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a far-fetched plot and a lack of suspense.
Anthony Quinn delivers a performance that, while serviceable, cannot save the weak script.
The high-seas heist concept is interesting but poorly realized.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Assault on a Queen' are scarce, but generally reflect a sentiment of disappointment with its convoluted and improbable narrative, despite the presence of a well-known lead actor.
Fun Fact
The film notably features the RMS Queen Mary itself as the setting for the heist, adding a significant element of realism and grandeur to the production.
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