

Operation Snatch
1962-03-01 · 87 min · ★ 7.0
Legend has it that if the famous Barbary Apes leave the Rock of Gibraltar, it's a sign that the British will lose control of it. During World War II, a British officer is put in charge of the apes. When he detects that the animals' morale is slipping, he hatches a plan to go behind the German lines to "kidnap" a new ape for his charges to lift their spirits before the Germans find out about their condition and use it as propaganda.
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- Directors
- Robert Day
- Production companies
- Lion International
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Terry-ThomasLt. 'Piggy' Wigg
George SandersMaj. Hobson
Lionel JeffriesGunner Evans
Jocelyn LaneBianca Tabori
Mark EdenMosquito Pilot
Mario FabriziTall Man
Gerard HeinzCol. Waldock
Dinsdale LandenCapt. WellingtonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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