Synopsis
Drama set in an Italian prisoner of war camp during World War 2, where a group of British soldiers find their plans for escape thwarted by a mysterious traitor in their midst.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Don ChaffeyDirector
- Bryan ForbesScreenplay
- Frank HarveyScreenplay
- Francis ChagrinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard ToddLieutenant Colonel David Baird
- Bernard LeeLieutenant Colonel Huxley
- Michael WildingMajor Charles Marquand
- Richard AttenboroughCapt. 'Bunter' Phillips
- Dennis PriceCapt. Rupert Callender
- Donald HoustonCapt. Roger Byfold
- William FranklynCapt. Tony Long
- Vincent BallCapt. Pat Foster
- Peter ArneCapitano Benucci
- Peter JonesCapt. Alfred Piker
- Ronnie StevensLt. Meynell, 'The Sewer Rat'
- Terence AlexanderLt. Gibbs
Stills
Themes
prisoner of warblack and white