The Holcroft Covenant 1985
“Noel Holcroft is suddenly heir to one of the greatest fortunes in history. Now, all he has to do is stay alive to collect it.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Networks
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, Holcroft Films, Ely and Edy Landau
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is The Holcroft Covenant?
Topic: Film "The Holcroft Covenant" (1985). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 20, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, Holcroft Films, Ely and Edy Landau
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 94 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~112 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, Holcroft Films, Ely and Edy Landau
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Topic: Film "The Holcroft Covenant" (1985).
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Title: The Holcroft Covenant
Year: 1985
Release Date (US): 09/20/1985
Genres: Action, Thriller, Drama (Source 1), Thriller (Source 3).
Runtime: 1h 52m (Source 1).
Rating: R (Source 1).
Based on: 1978 Robert Ludlum novel of the same name (Source 3).
Director: John Frankenheimer (Source 3).
Starring: Michael Caine (Source 3).
Plot points:
A man who was a confidant of Adolf Hitler dies and leaves a fortune to make amends for his Nazi past (Source 1/4).
His son has to search the world to find it (Source 1/4).
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“A gripping exploration of action and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Holcroft Covenant worth watching?
The Holcroft Covenant holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 94 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Holcroft Covenant and when was it released?
The Holcroft Covenant is a feature film with a runtime of 112 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Holcroft Covenant?
The Holcroft Covenant was directed by John Frankenheimer.
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