The read
It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
During WWII an American soldier sent to Norway to help with the escape of a scientist working on the atomic bomb for the Germans. Before they can escape they are captured and sent to a POW prison camp in an alpine castle. Cook must find a way to escape with the scientist before the Gestapo discover the Norwegian's true identity and convinces the other prisoners to build a two person glider in which they plan to escape.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Philip LeacockDirector
- David KiddWriter
Cast
- Doug McClureMajor Harry Cook
- René AuberjonoisHalden Brevik / Olav Volda
- Richard BasehartSchiller
- Chuck ConnorsColonel Morgan Crawford
- Max Baer Jr.Tanker
- Don KnightFocus Flaherty
- Greg MullaveySparrow
- Paul KosloDavies
- Barry BrownDonnelly
- Tom SkerrittOrville Fitzgerald
Stills
Themes
escapecastlegliderpow escape