The Holcroft Covenant
Director: John Frankenheimer
Actors: Michael Caine, Anthony Andrews, Victoria Tennant
PlotNoel Holcroft, an unsuspecting New York architect, discovers his late father’s involvement in a massive financial scheme born from Nazi funds during World War II. He learns that his father, alongside two other high-ranking Nazi officials, had diverted enormous sums of money into a Swiss bank account. Holcroft is approached by a Swiss banker to take charge of the funds, with the intent of using them for humanitarian purposes. The task initially seems straightforward but rapidly becomes perilous as Holcroft dives deeper into the murky past and labyrinthine conspiracy surrounding the money.
As Holcroft faces deadly challenges and startling revelations, he comes to realize that enemies and allies are not always who they appear to be. He is joined by an eclectic group of characters, some driven by greed, others by a genuine desire to rectify past wrongs. The stakes escalate dramatically as Holcroft races against time to outmaneuver those who wish to exploit the fund for nefarious aims. Confrontations, deceptions, and an intricate web of international intrigue propel him toward a climactic confrontation where trust and betrayal intertwine.
Writers: Robert Ludlum, George Axelrod, Edward Anhalt
Release Date: 18 Oct 1985
Runtime: 112 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, German, Serbian
Home Video Reviews
The Holcroft Covenant struggles with formulaic detours but remains entertaining, bolstered by Michael Caine's performance and a solid Blu-ray presentation by Kino Lorber.
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