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The Colditz Story

U19551h 34mGuy Hamilton
IMDb 6.9
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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.

WarDrama
EscapeBlack And WhiteMilitary PrisonersCheerfulEmpathetic

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What is The Colditz Story (1955) 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 stars in The Colditz Story?

The Colditz Story stars John Mills (Pat Reid), Eric Portman (Colonel Richmond), Frederick Valk (Kommandant), Denis Shaw (Priem), Lionel Jeffries (Harry Tyler). The film was directed by Guy Hamilton.

How long is The Colditz Story?

The Colditz Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated U.

Is The Colditz Story worth watching?

The Colditz Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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