The McKenzie Break
“P.O.W. ... S.O.B ...”
Synopsis
A German U-Boat commander plans a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The McKenzie Break (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-27
Top Cast
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Brian Keith
Captain Jack Connor
Helmut Griem
Kapitänleutnant Willi Schlueter
Ian Hendry
Major Perry
Jack Watson
General Kerr
Horst Janson
Leutnant Neuchl
Patrick O'Connell
Sergeant Major Cox
Alexander Allerson
Leutnant Wolff
John Abineri
Hauptmann Kranz
Constantine Gregory
Lieutenant Hall
Tom Kempinski
Leutnant Schmidt
Eric Allan
Leutnant Hochbauer
Caroline Mortimer
A.T.S. Sergeant Bell
Mary Larkin
Corporal Jean Watt
Gregg Palmer
Leutnant Berger
Michael Sheard
Ingenieur-Offizier Unger
David Kelly
Adjutant
Noel Purcell
Ferry Captain
Ingo Mogendorf
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- William W. Norton
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- The McKenzie Break
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Levy-Gardner-Laven
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
William W. Norton, Sidney Shelley
Riz Ortolani
Michael Reed
Tom Rolf
Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy
Department Leadership Roster
William W. Norton
Screenplay
Lamont Johnson
Director
Michael Reed
Director of Photography
Tom Rolf
Editor
Arthur Gardner
Producer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The McKenzie Break
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The McKenzie Break about?
A German U-Boat commander plans a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland.
Who directed The McKenzie Break?
The McKenzie Break was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in The McKenzie Break?
The principal cast of The McKenzie Break includes Brian Keith, Helmut Griem, Ian Hendry, Jack Watson, Horst Janson.
When was The McKenzie Break released and how long is it?
The McKenzie Break was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The McKenzie Break?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The McKenzie Break was composed by Riz Ortolani.
Is The McKenzie Break based on a book or true story?
The McKenzie Break is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sidney Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The McKenzie Break?
The McKenzie Break holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).