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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Colditz Story online?
- You can stream The Colditz Story on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Colditz Story come out?
- The Colditz Story was released in 1955.
- What genre is The Colditz Story?
- The Colditz Story is a war and drama film.
- How long is The Colditz Story?
- The Colditz Story runs about 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Who stars in The Colditz Story?
- The Colditz Story stars John Mills, Eric Portman, Frederick Valk, and Denis Shaw.
- How is The Colditz Story rated?
- The Colditz Story currently scores 6.8 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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