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The Odessa File 1974

“Hamburg, Germany. 1963. Peter Miller is going inside the dreaded Odessa. More than a few people hope he doesn't get out... ever.”

★ 6.6/10 PG Thriller Released
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What is The Odessa File?

The Odessa File is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1974
Status
Released
Runtime
130 minutes
Release date
Oct 17, 1974
Studios
John Woolf Productions, Columbia Pictures, Domino Productions
Genres
Thriller
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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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The Odessa File is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Thriller. Produced and broadcast by John Woolf Productions, Columbia Pictures, Domino Productions. Current status: Released.

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“An investigative journalist hunts a former concentration camp commander protected by a powerful organization.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a gripping investigative plot
  • Includes performances by the Schell siblings
Keep in mind
  • Deals with heavy historical subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful investigative thrillers set in post-war Germany.

The film deals with historical themes involving former SS members and concentration camps.

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When was The Odessa File released?

The film was released in 1974.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Ronald Neame.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Maria Schell, Mary Tamm, and Derek Jacobi.

Where is the film set?

The film is set in post-war Germany, specifically in Hamburg.

What is the organization protecting the former SS captain called?

The organization is called Odessa.

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