The Colditz Story
1955, English. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
The Germans believed that no man could escape from Colditz Castle, set as it was in the heart of the Reich, 400 miles from any neutral frontier. This film, based on Pat Reid's epic novel, tells the story of how the British, French, Dutch and Polish prisoners of war who were incarcerated in Colditz set out to prove their captors wrong.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Colditz Story
The Colditz Story is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Guy HamiltonDirector
- John MillsPat Reid
- Eric PortmanColonel Richmond
- Frederick ValkKommandant
- Denis ShawPriem
- Lionel JeffriesHarry Tyler
- Christopher Rhodes'Mac' McGill
- Richard WattisRichard Gordon
- Ian CarmichaelRobin Cartwright
- Bryan ForbesJimmy Winslow
- Theodore BikelVandy
- Eugene DeckersLa Tour
- Anton DiffringHauptmann Fischer
Details
- Released
- 25 January 1955
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ivan Foxwell, William Douglas-Home, Guy Hamilton
- Budget
- $600K
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The Colditz Story: quick answers
Is The Colditz Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Colditz Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Colditz Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Colditz Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Colditz Story yet.
Which OTT platform is The Colditz Story on?
The Colditz Story is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Colditz Story?
If you liked The Colditz Story, try The One That Got Away, The Great Escape, The Young Lions.
Who directed The Colditz Story?
The Colditz Story (1955) was directed by Guy Hamilton and stars John Mills, Eric Portman, Frederick Valk.