The Odessa File
1974, English. Directed by Ronald Neame.
Hamburg, Germany. 1963. Peter Miller is going inside the dreaded Odessa. More than a few people hope he doesn't get out... ever.
Following the suicide of an elderly Jewish man, investigative journalist Peter Miller sets out to hunt down an SS Captain and former concentration camp commander. In doing so he discovers that, despite allegations of war crimes, the former commander has become a man of importance in industry in post-war Germany, protected from prosecution by a powerful organisation of former SS members called Odessa.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 210 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ronald NeameDirector
- Jon VoightPeter Miller
- Maximilian SchellEduard Roschmann
- Maria SchellFrau Miller
- Mary TammSigi
- Derek JacobiKlaus Wenzer
- Peter JeffreyDavid Porath
- Klaus LöwitschGustav Mackensen
- Kurt MeiselAlfred Oster
- Hannes MessemerGeneral Glücks
- Garfield MorganIsraeli General
- Shmuel RodenskySimon Wiesenthal
- Ernst SchröderWerner Deilmann
Details
- Released
- 17 October 1974
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kenneth Ross, George Markstein
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What The Odessa File is based on
The Odessa File is based on The Odessa File, a 1972 novel by Frederick Forsyth, published by Hutchinson.
Novel · 1972
The Odessa File
By Frederick Forsyth
Published by Hutchinson
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The Odessa File: quick answers
Is The Odessa File worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 210 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Odessa File?
The Odessa File runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does The Odessa File have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Odessa File. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Odessa File parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Odessa File is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Odessa File on?
The Odessa File isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Odessa File?
If you liked The Odessa File, try Inferno, The Bourne Supremacy, Foreign Correspondent.
Who directed The Odessa File?
The Odessa File (1974) was directed by Ronald Neame and stars Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Maria Schell.
What is The Odessa File based on?
The Odessa File is based on The Odessa File, a 1972 novel by Frederick Forsyth, published by Hutchinson.