The Blockhouse
“A true story of perseverance and survival.”
Synopsis
A group of Slave workers, drafted by the Nazis to help construct their coastal defences in 1944, are trapped in an underground bunker when the Allies land at Normandy on D-Day. They find huge stores of food, but not enough candles. The slow dying of the light parallels their increasing boredom, illness, and jealousy during their entrapment. Based on the Novel 'Le Blockhaus' by Jean Paul Clebert
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Rees
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gould
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Blockhouse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Galactacus, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Rees
John Gould, Jean-Paul Clébert, Clive Rees
Stanley Myers
Keith Goddard
Peter Gold
Edgar Bronfman Jr., Antony Rufus-Isaacs, Kent Walwin, Peter James
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Gold
Editor
John Gould
Screenplay
Clive Rees
Director
Edgar Bronfman Jr.
Producer
Clive Rees
Writer
John Gould
Writer
Antony Rufus-Isaacs
Producer
Keith Goddard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blockhouse
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What is The Blockhouse about?
A group of Slave workers, drafted by the Nazis to help construct their coastal defences in 1944, are trapped in an underground bunker when the Allies land at Normandy on D-Day. They find huge stores of food, but not enough candles. The slow dying of the light parallels their increasing boredom, illness, and jealousy during their entrapment. Based on the Novel 'Le Blockhaus' by Jean Paul Clebert
Who directed The Blockhouse?
The Blockhouse was directed by Clive Rees.
Who stars in The Blockhouse?
The principal cast of The Blockhouse includes Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Vaughan, Per Oscarsson.
When was The Blockhouse released and how long is it?
The Blockhouse was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blockhouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blockhouse was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is The Blockhouse based on a book or true story?
The Blockhouse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean-Paul Clébert".