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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.
During World War II, Dutch resistance agent Inspector Jan Smit is tasked with smuggling the country's vast oil reserves out of reach of the invading German forces. He teams up with an Australian businessman, who is stranded in Amsterdam and wants to get home, to transport the precious commodity. They face constant danger from the Nazis and must outwit their enemies at every turn.
Operation Amsterdam was a moderately successful wartime thriller, praised for its suspenseful plot and strong performances, particularly from Peter Finch. While not a critical sensation, it was seen as a competent and engaging portrayal of wartime espionage and bravery.
Praised for its taut espionage and thrilling race against time.
Peter Finch delivers a commanding performance as the determined resistance fighter.
A solid wartime adventure with a compelling premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, highlighting the film's suspenseful plot and Finch's strong acting. Some viewers found the pacing to be a bit dated by modern standards, but overall it's appreciated as a classic war thriller.
None notable.
The film was based on the 1957 novel of the same name by G.D.H.L. (Gordon) Daviot, pseudonym for Elizabeth MacKintosh.
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Peter Finch ("Smit") and Tony Britton ("Maj. Dillon") are charged with trying to relocate a considerable supply of Dutch diamonds to Britain after the Nazis invade the Netherlands during World War II. It's a treacherous operation as the occ...