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The Odessa File (1974)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 12/12

12/12: The Odessa File is a thrilling but weak post-war Nazi espionage thriller.

I've had a hard time believing that a news reporter can defeat a trained soldier like how Peter Miller did at the printing press building. Also, why does the mother spill the secrets just like that to some stranger she hardly knows?

On the other hand, it'll make logical sense for the ODESSA group to kill Peter Miller early in the film. Regardless, it's a well-directed picture by Ronald Neame who carefully orchestrates moments of terror at the right moments. Jon Voight is excellent as usual and is the biggest reason why I went for it. The twist at the end is surprising and thus explains the motive.

All in all, The Odessa File is worth watching.

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