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High Adventure: Operation Amsterdam

BBC One
on BBC One London

Tonight's adventure film stars Peter Finch, Eva Bartok, Tony Britton, Alexander Knox

In 1940 a daring mission is planned to prevent millions of pounds' worth of industrial diamonds from being seized by the invading German Armies in Holland.
In this exciting true story Peter Finch stars as a diamond expert whose knowledge is vital to the success of a dangerous venture.
(This Week's Films: page 9)

Contributors

Screenplay/Director:
Michael McCarthy
Screenplay:
John Eldridge
Based on the book "Adventure to Diamonds" by:
David E. Walker
Producer:
Maurice Cowan
Jan Smit:
Peter Finch
Anna:
Eva Bartok
Major Dillon:
Tony Britton
Walter Keyser:
Alexander Knox
Johan Smit:
Malcolm Keen
Dutch Lieutenant:
Tim Turner
Commander Bowerman:
John Horsley
Willem:
Melvyn Hayes
Alex:
Christopher Rhodes
Source: Radio Times

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