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Operation Bottleneck (1961): Cast

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Operation Bottleneck is a 1961 war drama directed by Edward L. Cahn, starring Ben Wright as Manders, Norman Alden and John Clarke. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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Operation Bottleneck (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Edward L. Cahn
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Operation Bottleneck About?

The premise of Operation Bottleneck without spoilers.

In war‑torn Burma during World War II, two GIs are aided by “sin girls” as they strike Japanese supply lines. Six daring paratroopers embark on an extremely hazardous mission against the Japanese, a venture that claims the lives of all but a single “lucky” survivor.

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Cast & crew

Operation Bottleneck Cast & Characters

Ben Wright leads the cast as Manders, with Norman Alden as Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport and John Clarke as Sgt. Marty Regan. Directed by Edward L. Cahn; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Edward L. Cahn

More films directed by Edward L. Cahn: Incident in an Alley, Beauty and the Beast, Secret of Deep Harbor and You Have to Run Fast.

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FAQ

Operation Bottleneck FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Operation Bottleneck, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Operation Bottleneck?

Operation Bottleneck runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was Operation Bottleneck released?

Operation Bottleneck was released on April 7, 1961.

Who directed Operation Bottleneck?

Operation Bottleneck was directed by Edward L. Cahn.

More films by Edward L. Cahn

Who is in the cast of Operation Bottleneck?

Operation Bottleneck stars Ben Wright as Manders, Norman Alden as Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport and John Clarke as Sgt. Marty Regan, among 7 credited actors.

Does Operation Bottleneck have a post-credit scene?

No. Operation Bottleneck has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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