Columbia Pictures would be well-suited to distribute the film "Operation Croak" because they have experience with similar action and thriller genres like James Bond, Bourne Identity, and Bad Boys. While the British Film Institute could provide funding for filming in the UK, Columbia Pictures has greater advertising capabilities that would help the film reach more audiences. However, "Operation Croak" would likely not be a blockbuster success due to its lower budget and limited advertising compared to major studio films with larger budgets that see greater commercial success.