The Colditz Story (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, The Colditz Story is a drama and war film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Allied prisoners of various nationalities pool their resources to plan numerous escapes from an "escape-proof" German P.O.W. camp housed in a Medieval castle.
Who’s in it. The Colditz Story stars John Mills as Pat Reid, Eric Portman as Colonel Richmond, Frederick Valk as Kommandant and Denis Shaw as Priem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Colditz Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Colditz Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Colditz Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Colditz Story (1955)?
- In US, The Colditz Story is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Colditz Story worth watching?
- The Colditz Story holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Colditz Story?
- The Colditz Story stars John Mills, Eric Portman, Frederick Valk, Denis Shaw and Lionel Jeffries.
- When was The Colditz Story released?
- The Colditz Story was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.