Operation Amsterdam (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, Operation Amsterdam is a drama, war and history film directed by Michael McCarthy, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Operation Amsterdam is a 1959 adventure film, directed by Michael McCarthy, and featuring Peter Finch, Eva Bartok, and Tony Britton. It is based on a true story as described in the book Adventure in Diamonds, by David E Walker. The action of the story covers a few days in May 1940 when the Germans invaded Holland.
Who’s in it. Operation Amsterdam stars Peter Finch as Jan Smit, Eva Bartok as Anna, Tony Britton as Major Dillon and Alexander Knox as Walter Keyser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Operation Amsterdam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Amsterdam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Amsterdam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Amsterdam (1959)?
- In US, Operation Amsterdam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Operation Amsterdam worth watching?
- Operation Amsterdam holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Amsterdam?
- Operation Amsterdam stars Peter Finch, Eva Bartok, Tony Britton, Alexander Knox and Malcolm Keen.
- When was Operation Amsterdam released?
- Operation Amsterdam was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.