Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House

The Plot

A series of stories about the lives and loves of men in a Prisoner of War camp over five years. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis. To do this, he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Other inmates’ stories are also revealed. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability.

Run Time

1h 44m

Genre

Drama, War

Release Date

29 Apr 1946

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English, German

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