Colditz
Series Overview
During World War II, the Germans convert the castle of Colditz into an escape-proof prison where recidivist escapees are imprisoned under one roof. The most accomplished escape artists are gathered there, brave soldiers who view escape not only as a challenge but as a duty, in order to harass and irritate German forces as much as they can.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Sun, Mar 27, 2005
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part Two”
While World War II Allied Officer Jack Rose is held prisoner in Germany’s notorious Colditz Castle, he recruits a band of fellow escape artists in the ultimate breakout, only to discover that the greatest betrayal awaits him on safe ground.
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Colditz | ITV3 | ITVOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2015-11-12
Cast & Creators
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Damian Lewis
Nicholas McGrade
Sophia Myles
Lizzie Carter
Tom Hardy
Jack Rose
Laurence Fox
Willis
James Fox
Lt. Colonel Fordham
Timothy West
Bunny Warren
Jason Priestley
Rhett Barker
Guy Henry
Sawyer
Robert Whitelock
Venning
Scott Handy
Mullan
Joseph Beattie
Barnes
Luke Neal
Hewitt
Juliet Howland
Mary
Eve Myles
Jill
Rüdiger Vogler
Fritz Werner
Werner Daehn
Ullman
Armin Dillenberger
Meisner
Charles Edwards
MI9 Officer Ellways
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Harvey
Gavin Finney
David Yardley
Stephen Smallwood, Justin Bodle, Andy Harries, Francis Hopkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Harvey
Original Music Composer
Gavin Finney
Director of Photography
Stephen Smallwood
Producer
David Yardley
Editor
Jonathan Lee
Production Design
Howard Burden
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Colditz about?
During World War II, the Germans convert the castle of Colditz into an escape-proof prison where recidivist escapees are imprisoned under one roof. The most accomplished escape artists are gathered there, brave soldiers who view escape not only as a challenge but as a duty, in order to harass and irritate German forces as much as they can.
How many seasons does Colditz have?
Colditz comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Colditz?
Key cast members in Colditz include Damian Lewis, Sophia Myles, Tom Hardy, Laurence Fox, James Fox.
Who created or directed Colditz?
Colditz was developed and directed by Not specified.