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The Colditz Story is a 1955 British prisoner of war film starring John Mills and Eric Portman and directed by Guy Hamilton.
Based on true events, the film follows the attempts of Allied prisoners to break out of a German castle during World War II. Starring John Mills, Eric Portman and Christopher Rhodes, the film was nominated for two BAFTA Awards and inspired a TV series.
- (3.1K)
- Drama, History, War
- Guy Hamilton
- 1955-02-26
The Colditz Story. Allied prisoners of various nationalities pool their resources to plan numerous escapes from an "escape-proof" German POW camp housed in a Medieval castle. Starring: Eric Portman, Bryan Forbes, John Mills. Addeddate.
- 98 min
British officers (John Mills, Eric Portman) and other Allied prisoners try to escape from a supposedly escape-proof German castle.
- (5)
- John Mills
- Guy Hamilton
- Ivan Foxwell Productions
A film based on a true story of Allied prisoners of war who tried to escape from a German castle in WWII. Learn about the characters, the challenges, and the outcomes of their daring attempts.
A war drama based on the true story of Allied POWs who tried to escape from a Nazi-held castle in Colditz, Germany. Watch the movie trailer, cast and crew, photos and videos, and read the TCM article and reviews.
A 1955 war drama film about Allied prisoners of war planning escapes from a German castle. The film is based on a true story and features Guy Hamilton as director and William Douglas-Home as writer.
