Operation Snafu
Seen it?1970 | 95 min | War, Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a panning from critics, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Operation Mincemeat, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
World War II soldiers enter Sicily to seize German arms supply only to discover there is not a gun in sight.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Panned by critics
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nanni Loy
- Nino ManfrediRosolino Paternò
- Lorenza GuerrieriVincenzina Puglisi
- Jason RobardsSam Armstrong
- Peter FalkPeter Pawney
- Martin LandauJoe Mellone
- Anthony DawsonItalian General
- Frank Latimoretenente statunitense
- Slim PickensGeneral Maxwell
- Scott HylandsReginald Wollington
- Milena VukotićAnnuzza