Director: Guy Hamilton
Language
English
NMTW
69%
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Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 nominations total
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Eric PortmanColonel Richmond
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Frederick ValkKommandant
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Lionel JeffriesHarry Tyler
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Christopher Rhodes'Mac' McGill
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Richard WattisRichard Gordon
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Ian CarmichaelRobin Cartwright
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Bryan ForbesJimmy Winslow
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Theodore BikelVandy
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Eugene DeckersLa Tour
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Anton DiffringHauptmann Fischer
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Denis ShawPriem
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Guido LorrainePolish officer
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Witold SikorskiPolish Officer
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A. BlichewiczPolish Officer
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B. DolinskiPolish Officer
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Leo BieberGerman Interpreter
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Rudolph OffenbachDutch Colonel
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Keith PyottFrench Colonel
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Arthur ButcherPolish Colonel
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| Length: | 1 h 34 min |
Description:
Inside a medieval castle, prisoners of war from various countries forge an unexpected bond, united in their desire to escape. They work together, using their different skills and experiences to create daring plans to overcome the castle's seemingly impenetrable defenses. As they navigate the castle's complex layout, they face both physical threats and the emotional strain of imprisonment. The film explores themes of strength, friendship, and the power of the human spirit as they fight for their freedom.
| Alternative title: | The Colditz Story |
| Release year: | 1955 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 nominations total |
| Director: | Guy Hamilton |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | black and white cheerful dramatic empathetic escape military prisoners |
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