The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
A series of stories about the lives and loves of men in a Prisoner of War camp over five years. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis. To do this, he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Other inmates’ stories are also revealed. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
27 audience votes
Key crew
- Basil DeardenDirector
- Guy MorganScreenplay
- Angus MacPhailScreenplay
- Alan RawsthorneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael RedgraveCapt. Karel Hasek
- Rachel KempsonCelia Mitchell
- Frederick LeisterMr. Mowbray
- Mervyn JohnsPte. Evans
- Rachel ThomasMrs. Evans
- Jack WarnerCpl. Ted Horsfall
- Gladys HensonMrs. Horsfall
- James HarcourtDoctor
- Gordon JacksonLt. David Lennox
- Elliott MasonMrs. Lennox
- Margot FitzsimonsElspeth McDougall
- David KeirMr. McDougall
