Name: Colditz
Rating: 6.1

Synopsis

During World War II, the Germans convert the castle of Colditz into an escape-proof prison where recidivist escapees are imprisoned under one roof. The most accomplished escape artists are gathered there, brave soldiers who view escape not only as a challenge but as a duty, in order to harass and irritate German forces as much as they can.

First Air Date: 2005-03-27

Last Air Date: 2005-03-28

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Damian Lewis as Nicholas McGrade
Sophia Myles as Lizzie Carter
Tom Hardy as Jack Rose
Laurence Fox as Willis
James Fox as Lt. Colonel Fordham
Timothy West as Bunny Warren
Jason Priestley as Rhett Barker
Guy Henry as Sawyer
Robert Whitelock as Venning
Scott Handy as Mullan

Seasons

Miniseries (2005)

During World War II, the Germans converts the castle of Colditz into an escape-proof prison where recidivist escapees are imprisoned under one roof. The most accomplished escape artists are gathered there, brave soldiers who view escape not only as a challenge but as a duty, in order to harass and irritate German forces as much as they can.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Part One (2005-03-27)

While World War II Allied Officer Jack Rose is held prisoner in Germany’s notorious Colditz Castle, he recruits a band of fellow escape artists in the ultimate breakout, only to discover that the greatest betrayal awaits him on safe ground.
Ep. 2: Part Two (2005-03-28)

While World War II Allied Officer Jack Rose is held prisoner in Germany’s notorious Colditz Castle, he recruits a band of fellow escape artists in the ultimate breakout, only to discover that the greatest betrayal awaits him on safe ground.