The Colditz Story

The Colditz Story is a 1955 British prisoner-of-war film based on Pat Reid's memoir about his time in Oflag IV-C, Colditz Castle, during World War II. The film follows the repeated escape attempts by Allied prisoners, including John Mills as Pat Reid, Eric Portman as Colonel Richmond, and Lionel Jeffries as Harry Tyler, as they attempt to prove their captors wrong. The story highlights the bonds formed between the men, the regime, and day-to-day life in the castle, showcasing the feelings of despair and frustration among the prisoners.