The McKenzie Break (1970) 6.5
During WW2, German POWs in Britain plot to escape from their prison camp in Scotland. Director:Lamont Johnson |
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The McKenzie Break (1970) 6.5
During WW2, German POWs in Britain plot to escape from their prison camp in Scotland. Director:Lamont Johnson |
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Brian Keith | ... |
Capt. Jack Connor
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Helmut Griem | ... |
Kapitän zur See Willi Schlueter
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Ian Hendry | ... |
Maj. Perry
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Jack Watson | ... |
Gen. Kerr
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Patrick O'Connell | ... |
Sgt. Maj. Cox
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Horst Janson | ... |
Lt. Neuchl
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Alexander Allerson | ... |
Lt. Wolff
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John Abineri | ... |
Capt. Kranz
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Constantine Gregory | ... |
Lt. Hall
(as Constantin De Goguel)
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Tom Kempinski | ... |
Lt. Schmidt
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Eric Allan | ... |
Lt. Hochbauer
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Caroline Mortimer | ... |
A.T.S. Sgt. Bell
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Mary Larkin | ... |
Cpl. Jean Watt
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Gregg Palmer | ... |
Lt. Berger
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Michael Sheard | ... |
Ingenieur-Offizier Unger
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In the closing days of World War II, German prisoners riot in a POW Camp in Scotland. Fearful of a mass escape attempt, the British Army sends in an unorthodox Irish Captain in hopes of discovering exactly what is going on. The Irishman at once comes into conflict with the senior prisoner, a U-Boat commander, and the two must match wits, knowing that only one will emerge victorious. Written by Anthony Hughes <husnock31@hotmail.com>
Interesting and unusual story of a pack of German POWs plotting to break out of a prison camp in the UK and the new commanding officer's own plots to deal with them.
The British Army commander played by Brian Keith is hard-drinking, clever, Irish, cynical, shrewd, complex and street wise. The German Navy commander is fanatical, ruthless, confident, arrogant, intelligent and shrewd. Both of them spend some time trying to pull one over on the other, and they both know each other knows that, so they spend a little time playing a cat and mouse game while trying to gain the upper hand. Keith's captain drinks a little whiskey and plots with resolute calm. The German sings a few Nazi songs and plots with resolute calm. Then they both put their schemes into action.
I like all the acting here and the wet , cloudy , but bright green Irish landscapes. This is a fascinating World War II story that takes place neither on the battlefield or some goofy nostalgic homefront, but still contains plenty of action and thrilling suspense. When you watch it, emulate Brian Keith and drink a glass of whiskey.