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The Odessa File
1974
The tense true story of a newsman whose search for a Nazi murderer leads him to the discovery of a top secret Nazi organisation file named 'Odessa'... Based on the novel by Frederick Forsythe. Read more
| Starring | Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Maria Schell, Derek Jacobi |
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| Director | Ronald Neame |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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A terrific Frederick Forsyth plot and impressive production values make this thriller eminently watchable, even if veteran director Ronald Neame lets the pace drag and the length feels excessive. The often undervalued Jon Voight gives a superb performance as the journalist tracking down a concentration camp commandant, his quest hindered at every turn by members of the sinister Odessa organisation, and there are several splendid moments, notably a nasty grilling of Voight by slimy Noel Willman. Sadly, Derek Jacobi is wasted and female lead Mary Tamm is inadequate, while Maximilian Schell is far too sympathetic for the villain. One expects a little more from a screenplay co-written by former intelligence expert George Markstein, who was also the script editor for the cult TV series The Prisoner.
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Adapted from Frederick Forsyth's bestseller, a straightforward slice of investigative journalism that has Young Germany... read more on Time Out
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Elaborate but uninvolving suspenser with several excellent cliffhanging sequences and a let-down climax.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
a superb film
One of the better old films, from 1974, that hasn't really dated at all. Superb performances from Jon Voight and Maximillian Schell. Based on a true story. Rent it ! - Look out for the bloke right at the begining with the bit part in the desert - it's the guv from the Sweeney
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
An old but a good film
I have seen the Odessa file a couple of times before but every time I get more out of it. The atmophere of Hamburg was spot and realy like it is. A good film without any speciel effects.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A high tension thriller with historical value
This film is based on Frederick Forsyth's bestseller and definately does it justice.
The plot and characters are vividly portrayed, and the story is both uplifting and riveting. A must for those who believe in justice. -
Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
An old but a good film
I have seen the Odessa file a couple of times before but every time I get more out of it. The atmophere of Hamburg was spot and realy like it is. A good film without any speciel effects.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
70s Nazi Paranoia!
This is my favourite of the 70s Nazi movies that seemed popular at the time. Voight is excellent and convincing as the journalist turned Nazi hunter, and Mary Tamm is as gorgeous as ever. Excellent movie.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
a superb film
One of the better old films, from 1974, that hasn't really dated at all. Superb performances from Jon Voight and Maximillian Schell. Based on a true story. Rent it ! - Look out for the bloke right at the begining with the bit part in the desert - it's the guv from the Sweeney
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
An old but a good film
I have seen the Odessa file a couple of times before but every time I get more out of it. The atmophere of Hamburg was spot and realy like it is. A good film without any speciel effects.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A high tension thriller with historical value
This film is based on Frederick Forsyth's bestseller and definately does it justice.
The plot and characters are vividly portrayed, and the story is both uplifting and riveting. A must for those who believe in justice. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
70s Nazi Paranoia!
This is my favourite of the 70s Nazi movies that seemed popular at the time. Voight is excellent and convincing as the journalist turned Nazi hunter, and Mary Tamm is as gorgeous as ever. Excellent movie.
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Great
A great clasic that never fails to hold my attention
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Excellent
Although a little dated now, this really is an excellent film. Well acted and thought provoking.
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oldie but goldie
brilliant film about secret nazi files and locations.voight and hunter are excellent.
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Over And Over
Great mood in this movie & very strong cast. Strays a little from the book, but still a highly respectable version and just as I visualised it when reading the book. One to watch on a regular basis.
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Read the book it's better
As in most cases the book contains more detail and explains the story/motivations better. This is no different and consequently is somewhat disjointed.
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Not bad considering...
This wasn't a bad film. I preferred the book which had more of a plot. The film fails to develop the characters and missed opportunities for some good suspense that was present in the book. It looks a bit dated too. Having said all that, I'd be happy to watch it again.
Critics' reviews (3)
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A terrific Frederick Forsyth plot and impressive production values make this thriller eminently watchable, even if veteran director Ronald Neame lets the pace drag and the length feels excessive. The often undervalued Jon Voight gives a superb performance as the journalist tracking down a concentration camp commandant, his quest hindered at every turn by members of the sinister Odessa organisation, and there are several splendid moments, notably a nasty grilling of Voight by slimy Noel Willman. Sadly, Derek Jacobi is wasted and female lead Mary Tamm is inadequate, while Maximilian Schell is far too sympathetic for the villain. One expects a little more from a screenplay co-written by former intelligence expert George Markstein, who was also the script editor for the cult TV series The Prisoner.
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Adapted from Frederick Forsyth's bestseller, a straightforward slice of investigative journalism that has Young Germany... read more on Time Out
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Elaborate but uninvolving suspenser with several excellent cliffhanging sequences and a let-down climax.
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