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Psychotronic Film Society presents: "Hitler’s Gold" aka "Inside Out" (UK, 1975)

  • The Sentient Bean Cafe 13 East Park Avenue Savannah, GA, 31401 United States (map)

The Psychotronic Film Society’s long-running (15 years and counting) Wednesday night series of underappreciated (and sometimes downright obscure) feature films from around the world continues at The Sentient Bean with a special tribute to the late, great leading man and character actor Robert Culp. Almost to the day of the 88th anniversary of his birth, the PFS will screen the uncut, widescreen version of a forgotten, British-made heist flick from 1975 that finds Culp sharing triple billing with Telly “Kojak” Savalas and James “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” Mason.

“Hitler’s Gold,” which was also known under the alternate title “Inside Out,” is sadly unknown by most viewers but is an extremely enjoyable action romp about a group of British and American WWII veterans who reunite 30 years after the end of that war and partner with former Nazi soldiers (that’s right, with the enemy!) for a dangerous, mercenary-style mission. The goal? To sneak behind the Iron Curtain into Soviet-run Germany and steal $6 million in gold looted by the Nazis during the war. It’s a film filled with high-tension moments that does not rely on big explosions, nudity or special effects, but rather on a tricky plot, well-crafted dialogue and great onscreen repartee between the actors that borders on comedy at times.

In that respect, it’s much like the old, original “Mission: Impossible” TV series (as opposed to the current theatrical incarnation of that franchise). Rarely seen for decades, it’s a minor gem that should appeal to fans of low-budget 1970s action filmmaking. The PFS will also raffle off several Robert Culp-related prizes before the film. 8 p.m. showtime, with discounts on craft beer and organic wine during the show.

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