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The Colditz Story (1955)
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26 February 1955 (Sweden) morePlot:
Allied prisoners of various nationalities pool their resources to plan numerous escapes from an "escape-proof" German POW camp housed in a Medieval castle. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. moreUser Comments:
An entertaining film of the usual characters. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Mills | ... | Pat Reid |
 | Christopher Rhodes | ... | 'Mac' McGill |
| Lionel Jeffries | ... | Harry Tyler |
| Bryan Forbes | ... | Jimmy Winslow |
| Guido Lorraine | ... | Polish officer |
| Witold Sikorski | ... | Polish officer |
| A. Blichewicz | ... | Polish officer |
| B. Dolinski | ... | Polish officer |
| Anton Diffring | ... | Fischer |
| Richard Wattis | ... | Richard Gordon |
| Ian Carmichael | ... | Robin Cartwright |
| Eric Portman | ... | Colonel Richmond |
| Frederick Valk | ... | Kommandant |
| Leo Bieber | ... | German interpreter |
| Denis Shaw | ... | Priem |
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94 minCountry:
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Black and WhiteSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Fun Stuff
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The song sung by the POWs in the theatrical they stage, "I Belong to Colditz" is a parody of one of Will Fyffe's signature songs, "I Belong to Glasgow." moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: According to the calendar on the Kommandant's desk during his interview with Colonel Richmond about moving the Polish prisoner, the date is "Dienstag Oktober 4" (Tuesday October 4). October 4 did not fall on a Tuesday at all during WW2, although it did in 1955, the year of the film's release. moreQuotes:
Colonel Richmond: [watching a particularly rough game of soccer in the excercise yard] Who was it said our ancestors were apes? moreSoundtrack:
I Belong to Colditz moreFAQ
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While the film is well made with excellent scenery, the film is full of some of the usual POW sterotypes.
Despite this, the film is worth watching for Eric Portman's performance and some of the dialogue. The initial rivalry between the various nationalities is well portrayed, with several 'funny' moments.