Operation Bottleneck (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Operation Bottleneck is a drama and war film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 77 minutes. “Sin Girls Help Two GI's Blast Enemy Lifelines!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. WWII Burma...Six paratroopers undertake an extremely dangerous mission against the Japanese. It will ultimately cost them their lives, except for one "lucky" survivor.
Who’s in it. Operation Bottleneck stars Ron Foster as Lt. Rulan H. Voss, Miiko Taka as Ari, Comfort Girl, John Clarke as Sgt. Marty Regan and Norman Alden as Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Operation Bottleneck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Bottleneck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Bottleneck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Bottleneck (1961)?
- In US, Operation Bottleneck is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Operation Bottleneck worth watching?
- Operation Bottleneck holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Bottleneck?
- Operation Bottleneck stars Ron Foster, Miiko Taka, John Clarke and Norman Alden.
- When was Operation Bottleneck released?
- Operation Bottleneck was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.