The Holcroft Covenant (1985)

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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

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 52 min.
Directed By: John Frankenheimer
Written By: George Axelrod, Edward Anhalt, John Hopkins (V)
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Sep 20, 1985 Wide
On DVD: Feb 23, 1999
Studio: HBO Video

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Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
A panoply of ribald chases

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Dean M

Silly thriller based on the Robert Ludlum novel.
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A nice little thriller.

Cast

            Michael Caine as Noel Holcroft

            Anthony Andrews as Johann Tennyson von Tiebolt

            Victoria Tennant as Helden Tennyson von Tiebolt

            Lilli Palmer as Althene Holcroft

            Mario Adorf as Erich Kessler

            Michel Lonsdale as Ernst Manfredi

            Bernard Hepton as Leighton

            Richard Münch as Oberst

            Carl Rigg as Anthony Beaumont

            Andre Penvern as Frederick Leger

            Andrew Bradford as Hartman

            Shane Rimmer as Lieutenant Miles

            Alexander Kerst as Gen. Clausen

            Michael Wolf as Gen. Kessler

            Hugo Bower as Gen. Von Tiebolt

            Michael Balfour as Hard Hat

            Keith Edwards as Policeman

            Shelley Thompson as Executive Secretary

            Guntbert Warns as Fritzl

            Paul Humpoletz as Oberst's Guard

            Eve Adam as Manfredi's Secretary

            Andrea Browne as Switchboard Operator

            Tim Condren as Rescuer

            Tharita Olivera de Seral as Assassin

            Tom Deininger as Concierge

            Jorge Trees as Carnival Director

            Maggie Cartier
            
            Michael Lonsdale
            
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