The Colditz Story
Synopsis
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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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
Guido Lorraine
Polish officer
Witold Sikorski
Polish Officer
A. Blichewicz
Polish Officer
B. Dolinski
Polish Officer
Leo Bieber
German Interpreter
Rudolph Offenbach
Dutch Colonel
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Hamilton, Ivan Foxwell, William Douglas-Home
- Original Score
- Francis Chagrin
- Original Title
- The Colditz Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Production Studios
- Ivan Foxwell Productions, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Hamilton
Guy Hamilton, Ivan Foxwell, William Douglas-Home
Francis Chagrin
Gordon Dines
Peter Mayhew
Ivan Foxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Hamilton
Director
Guy Hamilton
Writer
Ivan Foxwell
Writer
William Douglas-Home
Writer
Ivan Foxwell
Producer
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
Peter Mayhew
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Colditz Story.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colditz Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 their captors wrong.
Who directed The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Who stars in The Colditz Story?
The principal cast of The Colditz Story includes John Mills, Eric Portman, Frederick Valk, Denis Shaw, Lionel Jeffries.
When was The Colditz Story released and how long is it?
The Colditz Story was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colditz Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colditz Story was composed by Francis Chagrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).