The Holcroft Covenant (1985)
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41% of users liked it
(620 ratings)
Director John Frankenheimer and writers Edward Anhalt and George Axelrod try to inject some life into this adaptation of Robert Ludlum's best-selling espionage novel. Michael Caine stars as Noel Holcroft, who was adopted in Germany by an American family in the waning days of World War II. Now… More Director John Frankenheimer and writers Edward Anhalt and George Axelrod try to inject some life into this adaptation of Robert Ludlum's best-selling espionage novel. Michael Caine stars as Noel Holcroft, who was adopted in Germany by an American family in the waning days of World War II. Now middle-aged, Noel learns that his biological father, who had been one of Hitler's key economic advisors, left him more than $4 billion at his death. Noel is supposed to dispense the money to specific individuals who had suffered under the oppression of Hitler. But Noel comes to realize the money is, in fact, being used by fascists starting a new Nazi regime. When the neo-Nazis find out Noel is wise to their plans, they chase him through Europe, trying to assassinate him and make way for a Fourth Reich. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Frankenheimer
- Written By
- George Axelrod, Edward Anhalt, John Hopkins (V)
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Sep 20, 1985 Wide
- Studio
- HBO Video
Critic Reviews
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Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
A panoply of ribald chases
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Cast
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Michael Caine
as Noel Holcroft
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Anthony Andrews
as Johann Tennyson von Tiebolt
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Victoria Tennant
as Helden Tennyson von Tiebolt
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Lilli Palmer
as Althene Holcroft
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Mario Adorf
as Erich Kessler
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Michel Lonsdale
as Ernst Manfredi
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Bernard Hepton
as Leighton
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Richard Münch
as Oberst
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Carl Rigg
as Anthony Beaumont
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Andre Penvern
as Frederick Leger
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Andrew Bradford
as Hartman
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Shane Rimmer
as Lieutenant Miles
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Alexander Kerst
as Gen. Clausen
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Michael Wolf
as Gen. Kessler
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Hugo Bower
as Gen. Von Tiebolt
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Michael Balfour
as Hard Hat
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Keith Edwards
as Policeman
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Shelley Thompson
as Executive Secretary
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Guntbert Warns
as Fritzl
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Paul Humpoletz
as Oberst's Guard
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Eve Adam
as Manfredi's Secretary
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Andrea Browne
as Switchboard Operator
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Tim Condren
as Rescuer
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Tharita Olivera de Seral
as Assassin
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Tom Deininger
as Concierge
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Jorge Trees
as Carnival Director
- Maggie Cartier
- Michael Lonsdale
