Texas '46
Synopsis
Based on a true story its the untold story of Italian World War II POW"S in Jan 1946. Luca Zingaretti stars as one of over 50,000 Italian Prisoners of War detained at POW camps in the U.S. Roy Schneider stars as Colonel Gartner, the Commander of the camp. Things take a turn for the worse when Manin is brought back from his most recent escape by a patrol force, only to realize that the camp has been evacuated while he was gone. Gartner is forced to keep Manin at the camp until another patrol force can come pick him up. However, no one ever comes. The phone lines get cut, and the two men realize they are completely isolated from the outside world. It is up to each man now to escape the camp.An untold and rarely known fact of US held Italian POW"S
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Good War - Escape
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Serafini
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgio Serafini
- Original Score
- Carlo Siliotto
- Original Title
- Texas '46
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- MiC, Telepiù, Veradia Film, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Serafini
Giorgio Serafini
Carlo Siliotto
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgio Serafini
Director
Giorgio Serafini
Writer
Carlo Siliotto
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas '46
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What is Texas '46 about?
Based on a true story its the untold story of Italian World War II POW"S in Jan 1946. Luca Zingaretti stars as one of over 50,000 Italian Prisoners of War detained at POW camps in the U.S. Roy Schneider stars as Colonel Gartner, the Commander of the camp. Things take a turn for the worse when Manin is brought back from his most recent escape by a patrol force, only to realize that the camp has been evacuated while he was gone. Gartner is forced to keep Manin at the camp until another patrol force can come pick him up. However, no one ever comes. The phone lines get cut, and the two men realize they are completely isolated from the outside world. It is up to each man now to escape the camp.An untold and rarely known fact of US held Italian POW"S
Who directed Texas '46?
Texas '46 was directed by Giorgio Serafini.
Who stars in Texas '46?
The principal cast of Texas '46 includes Roy Scheider, Luca Zingaretti, Robert Farrior, Vincent Riotta, Sue Cremin.
When was Texas '46 released and how long is it?
Texas '46 was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Texas '46?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Texas '46 was composed by Carlo Siliotto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Texas '46?
Texas '46 holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).