Colditz (1972)
Colditz is a 1972 drama series created by Gerard Glaister. It stars David McCallum, Bernard Hepton and Christopher Neame.
Colditz is a British television series co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios and screened between 1972 and 1974. The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at the supposedly escape-proof Colditz Castle when designated Oflag IV-C during World War II, and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.
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What is Colditz about?
Colditz is a British television series co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios and screened between 1972 and 1974. The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at the supposedly escape-proof Colditz Castle when designated Oflag IV-C during World War II, and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.
When was Colditz released?
Colditz was released on 19 October 1972.
How many episodes does Colditz have?
Colditz has 28 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Colditz?
Colditz was created by Gerard Glaister.
Cast
- David McCallum as Flt. Lt. Simon Carter
- Bernard Hepton as Kommandant
- Christopher Neame as Lt. Dick Player
- Edward Hardwicke as Capt. Pat Grant
- Peter Penry-Jones as P.O. Peter Muir
- Jack Hedley as Lt. Col. John Preston
- Dan O'Herlihy as Lt. Col. Max Dodd
- Jim Norton as Capt. James Porteous
- Henri Szeps as Capt. Henri Lefevre
- Geoffrey Palmer as Doc
- Sebastian Graham Jones
- Donald Tandy as Senior French Officer