The Odessa File
"Hamburg, Germany. 1963. Peter Miller is going inside the dreaded Odessa. More than a few people hope he doesn't get out... ever."
Originally released in 1974. The Odessa File is a thriller film. directed by Ronald Neame. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, and Maria Schell
Synopsis
Following the suicide of an elderly Jewish man, investigative journalist Peter Miller sets out to hunt down an SS Captain and former concentration camp commander. In doing so he discovers that, despite allegations of war crimes, the former commander has become a man of importance in industry in post-war Germany, protected from prosecution by a powerful organisation of former SS members called Odessa.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (192 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Jon Voight
as Peter Miller
Maximilian Schell
as Eduard Roschmann
Maria Schell
as Frau Miller
Mary Tamm
as Sigi
Derek Jacobi
as Klaus Wenzer
Peter Jeffrey
as David Porath
Klaus Löwitsch
as Gustav Mackensen
Kurt Meisel
as Alfred Oster
Hannes Messemer
as General Glücks
Garfield Morgan
as Israeli General
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- John Woolf Productions
- Columbia Pictures
- Domino Productions
- Oceanic Filmproduktion GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Odessa File about?
Following the suicide of an elderly Jewish man, investigative journalist Peter Miller sets out to hunt down an SS Captain and former concentration camp commander. In doing so he discovers that, des...
Who directed The Odessa File?
The Odessa File was directed by Ronald Neame.
How long is The Odessa File?
The Odessa File has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The Odessa File released?
The Odessa File was released on October 17, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Odessa File?
The main cast of The Odessa File includes Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Maria Schell, Mary Tamm, Derek Jacobi.
Is The Odessa File worth watching?
The Odessa File has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 192 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.