The Colditz Story
📖 Synopsis
The Germans believed that no man could escape from Colditz Castle, set as it was in the heart of the Reich, 400 miles from any neutral frontier. This film, based on Pat Reid's epic novel, tells the story of how the British, French, Dutch and Polish prisoners of war who were incarcerated in Colditz set out to prove their captors wrong.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
John MillsPat Reid
Eric PortmanColonel Richmond
Frederick ValkKommandant
Denis ShawPriem
Lionel JeffriesHarry Tyler
Christopher Rhodes'Mac' McGill
Richard WattisRichard Gordon
Ian CarmichaelRobin Cartwright
Bryan ForbesJimmy Winslow
Theodore BikelVandy🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Colditz Story about?
- The Germans believed that no man could escape from Colditz Castle, set as it was in the heart of the Reich, 400 miles from any neutral frontier. This film, based on Pat Reid's epic novel, tells the story of how the British, French, Dutch and Polish prisoners of war who were incarcerated in Colditz set out to prove their captors wrong.
- Who directed The Colditz Story?
- The Colditz Story was directed by Guy Hamilton.
- When was The Colditz Story released?
- The Colditz Story was released on January 25, 1955.
- How long is The Colditz Story?
- The Colditz Story has a runtime of 1h 34m.
- Where can I track The Colditz Story?
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