After reading the diary of an elderly Jewish man who committed suicide, freelance journalist Peter Miller begins to investigate the alleged sighting of a former SS-Captain who commanded a concentration camp during World War II. Miller eventually finds himself involved with the powerful organisation of former SS members—called ODESSA—as well as with the Israeli secret service. Miller probes deeper and eventually discovers a link between the SS-Captain, ODESSA and his own family..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 130 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Thriller
✓ Stars: Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Mary Tamm, Maria Schell, Derek Jacobi
✓ Director: Monika Bauert, Pia Arnold, Renate Neuchl, Rolf Zehetbauer, John Woolf
The The Odessa File (1974) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Odessa File (1974) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Odessa File (1974) is staring with Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Mary Tamm, Maria Schell, Derek Jacobi, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Monika Bauert, Pia Arnold, Renate Neuchl, Rolf Zehetbauer, John Woolf juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.