The Colditz Story (1955)
The Colditz Story is a 1955 war movie directed by Guy Hamilton, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars John Mills, Eric Portman and Frederick Valk.
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.
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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.
When was The Colditz Story released?
The Colditz Story was released on 25 January 1955.
How long is The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story runs 1h 34m.
Who made The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Where can I watch The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story is available on FlixFling, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Colditz Story
Stream: FlixFling
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Cast
- John Mills as Pat Reid
- Eric Portman as Colonel Richmond
- Frederick Valk as Kommandant
- Denis Shaw as Priem
- Lionel Jeffries as Harry Tyler
- Christopher Rhodes as 'Mac' McGill
- Richard Wattis as Richard Gordon
- Ian Carmichael as Robin Cartwright
- Bryan Forbes as Jimmy Winslow
- Theodore Bikel as Vandy
- Eugene Deckers as La Tour
- Anton Diffring as Hauptmann Fischer