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The Colditz Story

Dramatisation of the legendary breakout by World War II Allied POWs from the Germans' supposedly escape-proof fortress.

Dramatisation of the legendary breakout by World War II Allied POWs from Colditz Castle, the Germans' supposedly escape-proof fortress in Saxony. Undaunted by the threat of execution, the inmates try every conceivable means of escape - until someone hits upon the audacious idea of walking out dressed as enemy officers.

1 hour, 37 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Feb 2008 17:25

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Role Contributor
Actor John Mills
Director Guy Hamilton
Actor Eric Portman
Actor Lionel Jeffries
Actor Christopher Rhodes
Actor Bryan Forbes
Actor Ian Carmichael

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