Overview

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.

Cast

Terry-Thomas, George Sanders, Lionel Jeffries, Jocelyn Lane, Mark Eden, Mario Fabrizi, Gerard Heinz

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What is "Operation Snatch" about?

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.

When was "Operation Snatch" released?

Operation Snatch was released in 1962.

Who stars in "Operation Snatch"?

The cast includes Terry-Thomas, George Sanders, Lionel Jeffries, Jocelyn Lane.

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