# Operation Odessa (2018)

> A swaggering true-crime documentary follows an unlikely trio whose international hustle targets the Russian mob, a Colombian cartel, and a nuclear submarine.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/345795

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Tiller Russell
- Cast: Ludwig Fainberg, Nelson Tony Yester, Kristy Galeota, Tony Galeota, Brent Eaton, Mike McShane, Dick Gregorie
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7983794/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, irreverent, colorful, true crime marathon, late night viewing

## Synopsis

A wild tale of ambition and betrayal unfolds as three unlikely partners chase a fortune.

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