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Colditz (1972)

1972-10-19 · 1h 0m · EN
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Colditz is a British television series co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios and screened between 1972 and 1974. The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at the supposedly escape-proof Colditz Castle when designated Oflag IV-C during World War II, and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.

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Ian Kennedy MartinWriterKen HannamDirectorPhilip DudleyDirectorMichael FergusonDirector

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David McCallumDavid McCallumFlt. Lt. Simon CarterBernard HeptonBernard HeptonKommandantChristopher NeameChristopher NeameLt. Dick PlayerEdward HardwickeEdward HardwickeCapt. Pat GrantPeter Penry-JonesPeter Penry-JonesP.O. Peter MuirJack HedleyJack HedleyLt. Col. John PrestonWerner AbrolatWerner AbrolatGerman FarmerJim NortonJim NortonCapt. James PorteousLeonard FentonLeonard FentonUnterfeldwebel Ernst KruegerEd BishopEd BishopLt. Col. HarrityMichael GwynnMichael GwynnStandardtenführer HesslerGeorge MikellGeorge MikellCol. Cybulski

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Genre affinityDrama · War PoliticsDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar PoliticsDirector preference917414 · 723533 · 676016Actor preference105829 · 204154 · 84851

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Frequently asked questions about Colditz

What is Colditz about?

Colditz is a British television series co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios and screened between 1972 and 1974. The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at the supposedly escape-proof Colditz Castle when designated Oflag IV-C during World War II, and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.

How long is Colditz?

Colditz has a runtime of 60 minutes.