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The Colditz Story focuses on the first successful
British breakout from the formidable castle and the difficulties
coming from trying to liaise with the other Allied officers
imprisoned there. Language difficulties and national pride
meant that intitially there was little cooperation between
the British, Poles, Russians and French.
It has a terrific cast - led by John Mills and Eric Portman
- and you can play spot the face at leisure and come up with
at least 10 well-known actors among the supporting players.
Mind you, while the story and acting are very good, the feel
of The Colditz Story is more of a Boy's Own
jape than a "they'll bloody-shoot-us-if-we-are-caught"
routine.
The tension of the escape attempts is not allowed to build
and this takes the edge out of what could have been a ripper
yarn.
The video transfer is pretty good and the sound surprisingly
good.
It is one of four movies available in the British War DVD
Collection - The Cruel Sea, The Colditz Story,
The Dambusters and Ice Cold in Alex.
Conclusion: 70% Extras: 20%.
Continued: DVD
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