Colditz
Synopsis
While World War II allied officer Jack Rowe is held prisoner in Germany's notorious Colditz castle, he recruits a band of fellow escape artists in the ultimate break-out only to discover that the greatest betrayal awaits him on safe ground.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Orme
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Morgan, Richard Cottan
- Original Title
- Colditz
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 3h 7m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television, Powercorp, Power
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Orme
Peter Morgan, Richard Cottan
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Morgan
Writer
Richard Cottan
Writer
Stuart Orme
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colditz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colditz about?
While World War II allied officer Jack Rowe is held prisoner in Germany's notorious Colditz castle, he recruits a band of fellow escape artists in the ultimate break-out only to discover that the greatest betrayal awaits him on safe ground.
Who directed Colditz?
Colditz was directed by Stuart Orme.
Who stars in Colditz?
The principal cast of Colditz includes Damian Lewis, Sophia Myles, Tom Hardy, Laurence Fox, Timothy West.
When was Colditz released and how long is it?
Colditz was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 3h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colditz?
Colditz holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).