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The Holcroft Covenant (1985)

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A man who was a confidant of Adolf Hitler dies and leaves a fortune to make amends for his Nazi past—but his son has to search the world to find it.

Release Date
September 20, 1985
Runtime
1h 52m
Rating
5.5/10 (91 votes)

Director: John Frankenheimer

Cast: Michael Caine, Anthony Andrews, Victoria Tennant, Lilli Palmer, Mario Adorf, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Münch, Alexander Kerst

Production: Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, Holcroft Films, Ely and Edy Landau, Universal Pictures
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r96sk - 6/10

Decent premise, but it's just a bit of a slow watch for me. That's despite <em>'The Holcroft Covenant'</em> having moments that either should be or are enjoyable, but in between lies iffy pacing and uninteresting characters. I also found the cinematography lacking, for instance they visit a fair few different countries and yet I never got a feeling for the film's world itself - just scene, cut,...

November 23, 2020

The Holcroft Covenant

The Holcroft Covenant

5.5
112 min

A man who was a confidant of Adolf Hitler dies and leaves a fortune to make amends for his Nazi past—but his son has to search the world to find it.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/20/1985
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Cast

Michael Caine

as Noel Holcroft

Anthony Andrews

as Johann von Tiebolt

Victoria Tennant

as Helden von Tiebolt / Helden Tennyson

Lilli Palmer

as Althene Holcroft

Mario Adorf

as Erich Kessler / Jürgen Mass

Michael Lonsdale

as Ernst Manfredi

Richard Münch

as Oberst

Alexander Kerst

as Gen. Heinrich Clausen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Holcroft Covenant about?

A man who was a confidant of Adolf Hitler dies and leaves a fortune to make amends for his Nazi past—but his son has to search the world to find it.

How long is The Holcroft Covenant?

1h 52m

When was The Holcroft Covenant released?

September 20, 1985

Who directed The Holcroft Covenant?

John Frankenheimer

Who stars in The Holcroft Covenant?

Michael Caine, Anthony Andrews, Victoria Tennant

What genre is The Holcroft Covenant?

Action, Thriller, Drama

What is The Holcroft Covenant rated?

R

Is The Holcroft Covenant available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV