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The Rhinemann Exchange (1977): Cast

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The Rhinemann Exchange is a 1977 drama directed by Burt Kennedy, starring José Ferrer as Erich Rhinemann, Roddy McDowall and John Huston. It runs 3 hours.

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The Rhinemann Exchange (1977) movie poster
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Burt Kennedy
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Rhinemann Exchange About?

The premise of The Rhinemann Exchange without spoilers.

Set amid World II, a U.S. intelligence officer is dispatched to neutral Argentina to broker a high‑stakes exchange: industrial diamonds the Germans need for a secret gyroscope that the Allies rely on. The mission draws him into a web of diplomatic intrigue, covert negotiations and constant danger as both sides gamble on the critical technology.

The Rhinemann Exchange Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • american
  • spy
  • industrial diamond
  • nazi
  • gyroscope
  • argentina
  • exchange
  • intelligence officer
  • secret agent
  • nazi germany
  • secret project
  • world war two
+3 more
  • tv mini series
  • intrigue
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Rhinemann Exchange Cast & Characters

José Ferrer leads the cast as Erich Rhinemann, with Roddy McDowall as Bobby Ballard and John Huston as Ambassador Henderson Granville. Directed by Burt Kennedy; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Burt Kennedy

More films directed by Burt Kennedy, best-rated first: The Train Robbers, Support Your Local Sheriff!, Hannie Caulder and Suburban Commando.

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Details

The Rhinemann Exchange Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Rhinemann-affaeren” and “Operation Tortugas”.

Also known as
  • Rhinemann-affaeren
  • Operation Tortugas
  • El intercambio Rhinemann
  • Обмен Райнеманна
  • Zwischen den Fronten

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FAQ

The Rhinemann Exchange FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rhinemann Exchange, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Rhinemann Exchange?

The Rhinemann Exchange runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

Who directed The Rhinemann Exchange?

The Rhinemann Exchange was directed by Burt Kennedy.

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Who is in the cast of The Rhinemann Exchange?

The Rhinemann Exchange stars José Ferrer as Erich Rhinemann, Roddy McDowall as Bobby Ballard and John Huston as Ambassador Henderson Granville, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Rhinemann Exchange have a post-credit scene?

No. The Rhinemann Exchange has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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