The Colditz Story(1955)
Overview
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.
Director
Guy Hamilton
Studio
Ivan Foxwell Productions
Budget
$600K
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$600K
Production Companies
Ivan Foxwell Productions • British Lion Films
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Where can I watch The Colditz Story?▼
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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.
Who directed The Colditz Story?▼
The Colditz Story was directed by Guy Hamilton and released in 1955. It is a war, drama film.
How long is The Colditz Story?▼
The Colditz Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in The Colditz Story?▼
The cast of The Colditz Story includes John Mills as Pat Reid, Eric Portman as Colonel Richmond, Frederick Valk as Kommandant, Denis Shaw as Priem, Lionel Jeffries as Harry Tyler and more.
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