The Colditz Story
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.
Where to watch The Colditz Story in United States
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Where is The Colditz Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Channel 4 Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | FlixFling, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Colditz Story
The Colditz Story is a 1955 English-language war and drama film directed by Guy Hamilton. The cast is led by John Mills, Eric Portman, Frederick Valk. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, Hoopla.
The Colditz Story was produced by Ivan Foxwell Productions and British Lion Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 25, 1955, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Writers
- Ivan Foxwell, William Douglas-Home, Guy Hamilton
- Release date
- January 25, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Ivan Foxwell Productions, British Lion Films
The Colditz Story cast & crew
The Colditz Story was directed by Guy Hamilton and written by Ivan Foxwell, William Douglas-Home, and Guy Hamilton.
The cast features John Mills as Pat Reid, Eric Portman as Colonel Richmond, Frederick Valk as Kommandant, Denis Shaw as Priem, Lionel Jeffries as Harry Tyler, and Christopher Rhodes as 'Mac' McGill.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Gordon Dines and it was produced by Ivan Foxwell.
Is The Colditz Story worth watching?
The Colditz Story holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war and drama, The Colditz Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Colditz Story
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Cast of The Colditz Story
John Mills
Pat Reid
Eric Portman
Colonel Richmond
Frederick Valk
Kommandant
Denis Shaw
Priem
Lionel Jeffries
Harry Tyler
Christopher Rhodes
'Mac' McGill
Richard Wattis
Richard Gordon
Ian Carmichael
Robin Cartwright
Bryan Forbes
Jimmy Winslow
Theodore Bikel
Vandy
Eugene Deckers
La Tour
Anton Diffring
Hauptmann Fischer
The Colditz Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Colditz Story in United States?
The Colditz Story is streaming on FlixFling, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Colditz Story on FlixFling?
Yes — The Colditz Story is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is The Colditz Story in?
The Colditz Story is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German, Polish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Colditz Story rated?
The Colditz Story is rated U. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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