Rent Appointment with Venus (1951)
3.2 of 5 from 49 ratings
1h 23min
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- Synopsis:
Based on a true story, 'Appointment with Venus' is a fine example of the indomitable British spirit during World War 2 in the face of Nazi tyranny. The Nazis occupied the Channel Islands in 1940 and amongst the population on the tiny island of Amorel is Venus, a pedigree cow, whose ability to produce high quality milk is legendary. So well-known is Venus that she has even come to the attention of Hitler who wants to send her to Germany to breed with the Teutonic herds he claims are the best in the world. To deny Hitler and boost morale at home, British Special Forces, led by Major Moreland (David Niven) and ably assisted by Nicola Fallaize (Glynnis Johns) and the Islanders, mount a dangerous operation to rescue Venus and return her to England. A superb ensemble cast includes Kenneth More, Bernard Lee and Richard Wattis. - Actors:
- David Niven, Glynis Johns, George Coulouris, Barry Jones, Kenneth More, Noel Purcell, Bernard Lee, Jeremy Spenser, Patric Doonan, Martin Boddey, John Horsley, George Benson, Richard Wattis, David Horne, Geoffrey Sumner, Raymond Young, Richard Marner, Herbert C. Walton, Malcolm Farquhar, Charles Collum
- Directors:
- Ralph Thomas
- Producers:
- Betty E. Box
- Writers:
- Jerrard Tickell, Nicholas Phipps
- Aka:
- Island Rescue
- Studio:
- Strawberry Media
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Classics, Comedy, Drama
- Collections:
- Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Kenneth More, Glynis & Angela: Ninetysomething Marvels, Introducing a British Film Family
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