Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
Synopsis
During World War I Major Errol Phipps is determined to escape from Stalag Luft 112B but his attempts all fail. However all the other prisoners and the guards succeed, leaving him alone in the camp to make elaborate plans - including a tunnel system so extensive it becomes the Munich Underground. He is so obsessed with his escape plans he fails to realize that the war has ended and dies a disappointed man. He does however manage to escape from his grave after he has been buried though.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Palin, Terry Jones
- Original Title
- Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Franklin
Michael Palin, Terry Jones
John Jarvis
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Franklin
Director
Michael Palin
Writer
Terry Jones
Writer
John Jarvis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
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What is Escape from Stalag Luft 112B about?
During World War I Major Errol Phipps is determined to escape from Stalag Luft 112B but his attempts all fail. However all the other prisoners and the guards succeed, leaving him alone in the camp to make elaborate plans - including a tunnel system so extensive it becomes the Munich Underground. He is so obsessed with his escape plans he fails to realize that the war has ended and dies a disappointed man. He does however manage to escape from his grave after he has been buried though.
Who directed Escape from Stalag Luft 112B?
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B was directed by Jim Franklin.
Who stars in Escape from Stalag Luft 112B?
The principal cast of Escape from Stalag Luft 112B includes Michael Palin, Roy Kinnear, Timothy Carlton, John Phillips, David Griffin.
When was Escape from Stalag Luft 112B released and how long is it?
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 30m.