David Niven
Maj. Valentine Moreland
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Appointment with Venus is a 1951 British war drama film, a film adaptation of the 1951 Jerrard Tickell novel of the same name. It was directed by Ralph Thomas, produced by Betty E. Box and its screenplay was written by the novelist Nicholas Phipps. The film was based on the evacuation of Alderney cattle from the Channel Island during World War II.
Original title: Appointment with Venus. 1951. Approved. 1h 27m. IMDb RATING. 6.1 /10. 379. YOUR RATING. Rate. Comedy Drama War. During WW2, British Major Valentine Moreland is tasked with rescuing a prized pedigree cow from the German-occupied Channel Island of Armorel. Director. Ralph Thomas. Writers. Jerrard Tickell. Nicholas Phipps. Stars.
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- Comedy, Drama, War
- Ralph Thomas
- 1952-06
Appointment with Venus (LCCN 51-39007) is a novel by Jerrard Tickell published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1951, leading to a British film adaptation the same year and a Danish film adaptation in 1962. The story is based on a real incident of the evacuation of Alderney cattle from the Channel Island during World War II.
- Jerrard Tickell
- 1951
Nov 6, 2023 · Appointment With Venus 1951 colorized (David Niven) At the outbreak of WWII, the British realize they can't prevent the invasion of the Channel Islands, where there is a prize cow that the Nazis mustn't be allowed to get hold of. This is the intrepid story of the those assigned to rescue it from under the noses of the Nazis.
- 84 min
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“Appointment with Venus” (1951) is a British war comedy directed by Ralph Thomas, based on a novel by Jerrard Tickell. The film stars David Niven, Glynis Johns, and George Coulouris. Set during World War II, the movie combines elements of humor, adventure, and a touch of romance.
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Brief Synopsis. Read More. At the outbreak of WWII the British realise they can't prevent the invasion of the Channel Islands. However, someone realises that a prize cow is on the islands and the Nazis mustn't get hold of her.
Overview. At the outbreak of WWII the British realise they can't prevent the invasion of the Channel Islands. However, someone realises that a prize cow is on the islands and the Nazis mustn't get hold of her. This is the intrepid story of the cow-napping from under the noses of the Nazis. Ralph Thomas. Director. Jerrard Tickell. Novel.
