The Blockhouse (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, The Blockhouse is a drama and war film directed by Clive Rees, running about 93 minutes. “A true story of perseverance and survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of Slave workers, drafted by the Nazis to help construct their coastal defences in 1944, are trapped in an underground bunker when the Allies land at Normandy on D-Day. They find huge stores of food, but not enough candles. The slow dying of the light parallels their increasing boredom, illness, and jealousy during their entrapment. Based on the Novel 'Le Blockhaus' by Jean Paul Clebert
Who’s in it. The Blockhouse stars Peter Sellers as Rouquet, Charles Aznavour as Visconti, Jeremy Kemp as Grabinski and Peter Vaughan as Aufret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Blockhouse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blockhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blockhouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blockhouse (1973)?
- In US, The Blockhouse is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blockhouse worth watching?
- The Blockhouse holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Blockhouse?
- The Blockhouse stars Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Vaughan and Per Oscarsson.
- When was The Blockhouse released?
- The Blockhouse was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.