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Operation Snatch

A British officer stationed on Gibraltar's Rock during World War II takes on the unique responsibility of caring for the iconic Barbary Apes, going above and beyond to boost their morale.

A British officer is tasked with caring for the legendary Barbary Apes on the Rock of Gibraltar, whose departure is said to signal British loss of control. As morale among the apes plummets during World War II, the officer concocts a daring plan to infiltrate German lines and "rescue" a new ape to boost the animals' spirits and thwart German propaganda efforts.

Info about Operation Snatch

Studio(s): Lion International

Originally Released: United States, Mar 01, 1962

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, War