


The Colditz Story at a glance
The Colditz Story is a 1955 war and drama film, running 1h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and Channel 4 Plus.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1955-01-25
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 63 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe 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.
Cast
14 names
John MillsPat Reid
Eric PortmanColonel Richmond
Frederick ValkKommandant
Denis ShawPriem
Lionel JeffriesHarry Tyler
Christopher Rhodes'Mac' McGill
Richard WattisRichard Gordon
Ian CarmichaelRobin Cartwright
Bryan ForbesJimmy Winslow
Theodore BikelVandy
Eugene DeckersLa Tour
Anton DiffringHauptmann Fischer
Guido LorrainePolish officerQuestions about The Colditz Story
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Colditz Story in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Colditz Story is listed on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Channel 4 Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Colditz Story suitable for children?
The Colditz Story is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Colditz Story on PelisPlus UK?
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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…
How long is The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story runs for 1h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Colditz Story trailer?
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