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The Colditz Story (1955): movie guide
The Colditz Story (1955) is a War, Drama running about 94 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 63 votes. Notable cast includes John Mills, Eric Portman, Frederick Valk, Denis Shaw. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1955-01-25
- Runtime: 94 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: War, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1955-01-25
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What is The Colditz Story about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Colditz Story features John Mills, Eric Portman, Frederick Valk, Denis Shaw, Lionel Jeffries, Christopher Rhodes. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1955-01-25. Runtime: 94 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (63 votes). Genres: War, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Colditz Story on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Colditz Story?
- The Colditz Story is listed as War, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Colditz Story?
- The Colditz Story runs about 94 minutes.
- Who stars in The Colditz Story?
- Cast highlights include John Mills, Eric Portman, Frederick Valk, Denis Shaw, Lionel Jeffries, Christopher Rhodes.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Colditz Story?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Colditz Story?
- Open the The Colditz Story page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
