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Based on the novel “The Wooden Horse” by Eric Williams. This is a classic wartime escape film which will not fail to enthrall. Many attempts were made to escape Nazi prison camps and a band of British officers planned a daring, ingenious escape from the notorious Stalag Luft III. Tunnelling under an exercise horse, they fought a dangerous battle to survive. Starring Leo Genn, David Tomlinson and Anthony Steel.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
306741
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Prisoners of war
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Prisoners and prisons
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)