Operation Crossbow (1965): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Operation Crossbow is a 1965 action drama directed by Michael Anderson, starring John Mills, Sophia Loren and Trevor Howard. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic. Stream it on TCM and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Operation Crossbow About?
The premise of Operation Crossbow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, London intercepts intelligence regarding a dangerous new weapon the Nazis are developing. To avert a potential disaster, the prime minister sends a team of three specialists on a covert mission. Disguised as German soldiers, they must infiltrate a suspected Nazi facility. The team faces extreme peril and must navigate a complex web of deceit, pushing their skills and commitment to the limit in this high-stakes operation.
Operation Crossbow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- spy thriller
- world war two
- undercover
- spy adventure
- suspense
- nazi
- german
- scene before opening credits
- death of protagonist
- spy hero
- spy mission
- behind enemy lines
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- death of hero
- gunfight
- explosion
- test pilot
- air raid
- germany
- scientist
- london england
- attack
- european adventure
- woman murders a woman
- murder
- professor
- exploding house
- exploding building
- showdown
- tommy gun
- silencer
- luger
- rocket scientist
- german scientist
- battle
- prime minister
- bilingualism
- subtitled scene
- dutchwoman
- dutchman
- rocket launch
- pilot
- ss
- swastika
- female pilot
- disguise
- impostor
- assumed identity
- fighter pilot
- undercover agent
- fighter plane
Where to Watch Operation Crossbow
Stream it on TCM and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Operation Crossbow Cast
John Mills leads the cast, with Sophia Loren and Trevor Howard. Directed by Michael Anderson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Anderson
Also Starring in Operation Crossbow
· 6 moreOperation Crossbow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Operation Crossbow 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Operation Crossbow Plot Summary
What happens in Operation Crossbow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As World War II raged on in 1943, Germany’s military strength was showcased with the inception of the V-1 flying bomb and V-2 rocket. Initially, the V-1 faced numerous technical setbacks, prompting the Germans to develop a crewed version for testing. Tragically, the test pilots who took on this challenging role met untimely fates during their flights. It wasn’t until the famed aviator Hanna Reitsch successfully piloted the craft that it became clear that the trim controls needed adjustments for varying speeds and weights.
Full summary
The whole story of Operation Crossbow, scene by scene
Operation Crossbow Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Pulse Jet Rocket Flight Test
- Clip Titles
- Clip Infiltrating the Nazi Weapons Facility
How Well Do You Know Operation Crossbow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Operation Crossbow
11 cars on screen, including the 1947 Humber Pullman MkI and the 1934 Austin 12/4 Taxi.
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1934 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role -
Austin K2 Ambulance Minor role -
Chevrolet C15A CMP Minor role
Operation Crossbow Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “The Great Spy Mission” and “Crossbow-akció”.
- Also known as
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- The Great Spy Mission
- Crossbow-akció
- A Crossbow akció
- Operacja "Kusza"
- Operazione Crossbow
- Geheimaktion Crossbow
- Opération Crossbow
- Crossbow akció
- Operación Crossbow
- Operação Crossbow
- מבצע חץ מקשת
- Операция «Арбалет»
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- Operace Crossbow
- Операция "Арбалет"
- V2 3인의 첩보전
- 爆破死亡谷
- 飛彈爆炸戰
- Operació Crossbow
- På främmande mark
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Operation Crossbow FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Operation Crossbow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Operation Crossbow?
Operation Crossbow runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Operation Crossbow released?
Operation Crossbow was released on April 1, 1965.
Who directed Operation Crossbow?
Operation Crossbow was directed by Michael Anderson.
More films by Michael Anderson Who is in the cast of Operation Crossbow?
Operation Crossbow stars John Mills, Sophia Loren and Trevor Howard, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Operation Crossbow?
In the US, Operation Crossbow is streaming on TCM and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Operation Crossbow rated?
Operation Crossbow has 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Operation Crossbow have a post-credit scene?
No. Operation Crossbow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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