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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Operation Caviar <br | |name=''Operation Caviar''<br>''Es muß nicht immer Kaviar sein''<br>''C'est pas toujours du caviar'' | ||
|picture =NichtimmerKaviarsein.jpg | |picture=NichtimmerKaviarsein.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption=''Movie Poster'' | ||
|country = | |country=[[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<br>[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] West Germany | ||
[[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<br | |director=Géza von Radványi | ||
|director = Géza von Radványi | |date=October 18, 1961 | ||
|date= October 18, 1961 | |language=English<br>French<br>German | ||
|language = English<br | |studio=Central Cinema Company Film (CCC)<br>Comptoir d'Expansion Cinématographique | ||
|distributor=Europa-Filmverleih AG | |||
|character1=Thomas Lieven | |character1=Thomas Lieven | ||
|actor1=[[O. W. Fischer]] | |||
|character2=Chantal | |character2=Chantal | ||
|actor2=[[Senta Berger]] | |||
|character3=Siméon | |character3=Siméon | ||
|actor3=Jean Richard | |||
|character4=Loos | |character4=Loos | ||
|actor4=[[Viktor de Kowa]] | |||
|character5=Bastian | |character5=Bastian | ||
|actor5=[[Peter Carsten]] | |actor5=[[Peter Carsten]] | ||
|character6=''Feldwebel'' Zumbusch | |||
|actor6=[[Werner Peters]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Operation Caviar''''' (alternative title: ''It doesn't always have to be caviar'') is a 1961 German-French adaptation of the novel of the same name by Johannes Mario Simmel. Thomas Lieven, a dutiful employee of a London bank, would have preferred to pursue his passion as a hobby cook at home, rather than bringing seemingly harmless bank documents to Berlin on behalf of his boss. | '''''Operation Caviar''''' (alternative title: ''It doesn't always have to be caviar'') is a 1961 German-French adaptation of the novel of the same name by Johannes Mario Simmel. Thomas Lieven, a dutiful employee of a London bank, would have preferred to pursue his passion as a hobby cook at home, rather than bringing seemingly harmless bank documents to Berlin on behalf of his boss. When they arrived in Germany, the completely puzzled Thomas was forced to cooperate by the counterintelligence agency and the Gestapo and sent to Paris with a fake passport. Secret Service agents are already waiting for the supposed French double agent in London. | ||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
Vera ([[Eva Bartok]]) gives Thomas Lieven ([[O. W. Fischer]]) | Vera ([[Eva Bartok]]) owns a [[Luger P08]] which she gives to Thomas Lieven ([[O. W. Fischer]]). | ||
[[ | [[File:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-Luger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vera offers Thomas the Luger.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-Luger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vera offers Thomas the Luger.]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-Luger2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Luger in Thomas' hand.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-Luger2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Luger in Thomas' hand. The grip is perfectly seen.]] | ||
==Dreyse M1907== | ==Dreyse M1907== | ||
A [[Dreyse Model 1907]] is used by Chantal ([[Senta Berger]]) to threaten Thomas who manages to take it from her. | |||
[[ | [[File:Dreyse 1907.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Dreyse Modell 1907 - 7.65mm Browning]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-Dreyse1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chantal confronts Thomas with her Dreyse.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-Dreyse1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chantal confronts Thomas with her Dreyse.]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-Dreyse2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rear view of her pistol.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-Dreyse2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rear view of her pistol.]] | ||
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==Mauser Pocket Pistol== | ==Mauser Pocket Pistol== | ||
Siméon ( | Siméon (Jean Richard) is very briefly seen with a [[Mauser Pocket Pistol]] during the encounter with a German column. | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-PocketPistol1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Siméon holds the pistol | [[File:Mauser1934.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser Taschenpistole Modell 1934 - 7.65x17mmSR; for comparison]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-PocketPistol1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Siméon holds the Mauser pistol to oppose the soldiers.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
Some German soldiers are armed with [[MP40]]s. | Some German soldiers are armed with [[MP40]]s. | ||
[[ | [[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-MP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German ''Leutnant'' with his MP.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-MP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German ''Leutnant'' with his MP asking the group where they want to go.]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-MP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MP40 hanging next to Chantal.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-MP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MP40 hanging next to Chantal.]] | ||
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==Frühwirth Model 1872== | ==Frühwirth Model 1872== | ||
Most German soldiers can be seen wielding rare Austrian [[Frühwirth Model 1872|''Gendarmerie-Repetiergewehr System Frühwirth'' M1872 Carbines]] instead of accurate [[Karabiner 98k]]s. These rifles have Mannlicher M1890 Carbine style barrels with the rear part of [[Kropatschek Rifle]]s. | Most German soldiers can be seen wielding rare Austrian [[Frühwirth Model 1872|''Gendarmerie-Repetiergewehr System Frühwirth'' M1872 Carbines]] instead of accurate [[Karabiner 98k]]s. These rifles have Mannlicher M1890 Carbine style barrels with the rear part of [[Kropatschek Rifle]]s. | ||
[[ | [[File:Fruwirth M1872.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Frühwirth M1872 Gendarmerie Carbine - 11.15x36Rmm]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-Carbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left points his carbine at Thomas. Note the typical Steyr striker and turned bolt handle with the Kropatschek receiver.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-Carbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the left points his carbine at Thomas. Note the typical Steyr striker and turned bolt handle with the Kropatschek receiver.]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-Carbine-Carcano.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer look of the barrel of the same carbine shows the sling slot.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-Carbine-Carcano.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer look of the barrel of the same carbine shows the sling slot.]] | ||
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==Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine== | ==Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine== | ||
A [[Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine]] is held by one German soldier. | A [[Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine]] is held by one German soldier. | ||
[[ | [[File:CarcanoM38CavCarbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine with folded bayonet - 6.5x52mm]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-CarcRiflesPromo.jpg|thumb|none|450px|[[O. W. Fischer]] facing the German soldiers | [[File:Kaviarsein-CarcRiflesPromo.jpg|thumb|none|450px|[[O. W. Fischer]] facing the German soldiers in a promotional picture. Note the lack of the folding bayonet.]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-Carbine-Carcano.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier holding the Carcano can be seen in the background on the left.]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-Carbine-Carcano.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier holding the Carcano can be seen in the background on the left.]] | ||
==Vetterli Model 1870/87/15== | ==Vetterli Model 1870/87/15== | ||
Another German is seen with what appears to be a [[ | Another German is seen with what appears to be a [[Vetterli Model 1870/87/15]] rifle. | ||
[[ | [[File:Vetterli 1870-87-15.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Vetterli-Carcano Modello 1870/87/15 - 6.5x52mm]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-Vetterli.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A blurred view on the left shows, nevertheless, the bolt action mechanism, trigger guard, and the upper front barrel band as the soldier walks by | [[File:Kaviarsein-Vetterli.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A blurred view on the left shows, nevertheless, the bolt action mechanism, trigger guard, and the upper front barrel band as the soldier walks by ''Feldwebel'' (Sergeant) Zumbusch ([[Werner Peters]]).]] | ||
==Unknown Rifles== | ==Unknown Rifles== | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
== | ==MG 34== | ||
An [[MG34]] is mounted on a Volkswagen Type 166 ''Schwimmwagen'' car. | An [[MG34]] is mounted on a Volkswagen Type 166 ''Schwimmwagen'' car. | ||
[[ | [[File:mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 34 with 50 round belt drum - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Kaviarsein-MG2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-MG2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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[[File:Kaviarsein-Cannon2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Kaviarsein-Cannon2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category: B&W]] | [[Category:B&W]] | ||
[[Category: Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
[[Category: Espionage]] | [[Category:Espionage]] | ||
[[Category: French Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:French Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category: German Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:German Produced/Filmed]] | ||
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Operation Caviar (alternative title: It doesn't always have to be caviar) is a 1961 German-French adaptation of the novel of the same name by Johannes Mario Simmel. Thomas Lieven, a dutiful employee of a London bank, would have preferred to pursue his passion as a hobby cook at home, rather than bringing seemingly harmless bank documents to Berlin on behalf of his boss. When they arrived in Germany, the completely puzzled Thomas was forced to cooperate by the counterintelligence agency and the Gestapo and sent to Paris with a fake passport. Secret Service agents are already waiting for the supposed French double agent in London.
The following weapons were used in the film Operation Caviar:
Pistols
Luger P08
Vera (Eva Bartok) owns a Luger P08 which she gives to Thomas Lieven (O. W. Fischer).
Dreyse M1907
A Dreyse Model 1907 is used by Chantal (Senta Berger) to threaten Thomas who manages to take it from her.
Mauser Pocket Pistol
Siméon (Jean Richard) is very briefly seen with a Mauser Pocket Pistol during the encounter with a German column.
Submachine Guns
MP40
Some German soldiers are armed with MP40s.
Rifles
Frühwirth Model 1872
Most German soldiers can be seen wielding rare Austrian Gendarmerie-Repetiergewehr System Frühwirth M1872 Carbines instead of accurate Karabiner 98ks. These rifles have Mannlicher M1890 Carbine style barrels with the rear part of Kropatschek Rifles.
Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine
A Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine is held by one German soldier.
Vetterli Model 1870/87/15
Another German is seen with what appears to be a Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 rifle.
Unknown Rifles
Several German soldiers can also be seen with unknown rifles.
Other
MG 34
An MG34 is mounted on a Volkswagen Type 166 Schwimmwagen car.
