The Quiller Memorandum (1966)

6.3Approved100 minDirector: Michael Anderson

1966 British film by Michael Anderson

The Quiller Memorandum is a 1966 British neo noir eurospy film filmed in Deluxe Color and Panavision, adapted from the 1965 spy novel The Berlin Memorandum, by Elleston Trevor under the name "Adam Hall", screenplay by Harold Pinter, directed by Michael Anderson, featuring George Segal, Alec Guinness, Max von Sydow and Senta Berger. The film was shot on location in West Berlin and in Pinewood Studios, England. It was nominated for three BAFTA Awards, while Pinter was nominated for an Edgar Award for the script.

The film is a spy-thriller set in 1960s West Berlin, where agent Quiller is sent to investigate a neo-Nazi organisation.

The film had its world premiere on 10 November 1966 at the Odeon Leicester Square in the West End of London.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Quiller Memorandum about?
The Quiller Memorandum (1966) — Two British agents are murdered by a mysterious Neo-Nazi organization in West Berlin. The British Secret Service sends agent Quiller to investigate. Soon Quiller is confronted with Neo-Nazi chief "Oktober" and involved in a dangerous game where each side tries to find out the ene
Is The Quiller Memorandum based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Quiller Memorandum scary?
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