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Funeral in Berlin (1966)

"It was going to be a lovely funeral. Harry ‘Ipcress File’ Palmer just hoped it wouldn’t be his …"

6.419661h 42mEN
Thriller

Directed by Guy Hamilton

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

EN

Release

December 22, 1966

Director

Guy Hamilton

Official Trailer

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Overview

Colonel Stok, a Soviet intelligence officer responsible for security at the Berlin Wall, appears to want to defect but the evidence is contradictory. Stok wants the British to handle his defection and asks for one of their agents, Harry Palmer, to smuggle him out of East Germany.

Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Harry Palmer

Paul Hubschmid

Paul Hubschmid

Johnnie Vulkan

Oskar Homolka

Oskar Homolka

Colonel Stok

Eva Renzi

Eva Renzi

Samantha Steel

Guy Doleman

Guy Doleman

Ross

Hugh Burden

Hugh Burden

Hallam

Heinz Schubert

Heinz Schubert

Aaron Levine

Wolfgang Völz

Wolfgang Völz

Werner

Thomas Holtzmann

Thomas Holtzmann

Reinhardt

Günter Meisner

Günter Meisner

Kreutzman

Herbert Fux

Herbert Fux

Artur

Rainer Brandt

Rainer Brandt

Benjamin

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Funeral in Berlin (1966), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Colonel Stok, a Soviet intelligence officer responsible for security at the Berlin Wall, appears to want to defect but the evidence is contradictory. Stok wants the British to handle his defection and asks for one of their agents, Harry Palmer, to smuggle him out of East Germany.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Funeral in Berlin. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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