{"id":95772,"date":"2024-04-16T22:22:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T05:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=95772"},"modified":"2024-04-16T22:22:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T05:22:26","slug":"funeral-in-berlin-1966","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=95772","title":{"rendered":"Funeral in Berlin (1966)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;I like you, English &#8212; you&#8217;re not as stupid as you look.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Poster-195x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-95773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Poster-195x300.png 195w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Poster-83x128.png 83w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Poster-176x270.png 176w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Poster.png 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen British spy Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) is sent to Berlin to help facilitate the journey of a would-be defector (Oscar Homolka), he meets up with the German head of a British intelligence station (Paul Hubschmid), and is seduced by a beautiful Israeli model (Eva Renzi) who he suspects is likely also a spy of some kind.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cold War<\/li>\n<li>Michael Caine Films<\/li>\n<li>Spies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=44940\"><em>Goldfinger<\/em> (1964)<\/a>-director Guy Hamilton &#8212; who went on to direct several more Bond flicks &#8212; helmed this adaptation of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Funeral_in_Berlin\">Len Deighton&#8217;s novel of the same name<\/a>, once again starring Michael Caine as former-criminal-turned-spy Harry Palmer, as previously seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=95276\"><em>The Ipcress File<\/em> (1965)<\/a>. The storyline is predictably dense and complicated, with countless double agents, hidden agendas, secret alliances, and violent encounters: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Bottle.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Bottle-1024x432.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"270\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-95783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Bottle-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Bottle-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Bottle-128x54.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Bottle-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Bottle-604x255.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Bottle.png 1288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>&#8230; as well as a sexy, overly-convenient dalliance between Caine and Renzi. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Renzi2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Renzi2-1024x420.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"263\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-95784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Renzi2-1024x420.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Renzi2-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Renzi2-128x53.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Renzi2-768x315.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Renzi2-604x248.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Renzi2.png 1292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The title funeral refers to an elaborate escape plan involving a coffin and shadowy tunnels: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Tunnel.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Tunnel-1024x409.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"256\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-95782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Tunnel-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Tunnel-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Tunnel-128x51.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Tunnel-768x306.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Tunnel-604x241.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Tunnel.png 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; which is atmospherically shot through the streets of Berlin, as are many other scenes. Don&#8217;t worry too much about who is who, since all is revealed by the end &#8212; and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Funeral_in_Berlin_(film)\">you can always read a synopsis to catch up on details<\/a>.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable Performances, Qualities, and Moments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Michael Caine as Harry Palmer<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Caine.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Caine-1024x439.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"274\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-95780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Caine-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Caine-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Caine-128x55.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Caine-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Caine-604x259.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Caine.png 1292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Otto Heller&#8217;s cinematography<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Cinematography.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Cinematography-1024x407.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"254\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-95781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Cinematography-1024x407.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Cinematography-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Cinematography-128x51.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Cinematography-768x305.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Cinematography-604x240.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Cinematography.png 1274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fine location shooting in Berlin<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Street-Shot.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Street-Shot-1024x498.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"311\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-95779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Street-Shot-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Street-Shot-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Street-Shot-128x62.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Street-Shot-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Street-Shot-555x270.png 555w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Funeral-in-Berlin-Street-Shot.png 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, as a finely crafted spy thriller. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good Show<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0060437\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trailersfromhell.com\/funeral-in-berlin\/\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicfilmtvcafe.com\/2018\/03\/funeral-berlin-film-review.html\">Classic Film and TV Cafe Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/movies\/funeral-in-berlin\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I like you, English &#8212; you&#8217;re not as stupid as you look.&#8221; Synopsis: When British spy Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) is sent to Berlin to help facilitate the journey of a would-be defector (Oscar Homolka), he meets up with the German head of a British intelligence station (Paul Hubschmid), and is seduced by a beautiful Israeli model (Eva Renzi) who he suspects is likely also a spy of some kind. Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: Cold War Michael Caine Films&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=95772\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=95772"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95772\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95787,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95772\/revisions\/95787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=95772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=95772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=95772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}