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An extract from “Very Important Person”, directed by Ken Annakin. Features Farrow’s relations with other prisoners who suspect him of being a spy, his accidental discovery of the escape tunnel, and his encounter with the Camp Commandant on parade. Cast includes James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, Eric Sykes, Richard Wattis.
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ACMI Identifier
011483
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Escapes
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Prisoners of war
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Escapes
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Spies
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Escapes
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)