The McKenzie Break

Name: The McKenzie Break
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: 1971-04-01
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 6.50
Cast: Jack Watson, Ian Hendry, Helmut Griem, Brian Keith

– A German U-Boat commander and 600 prisoners plan a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland...

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.50 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 48 Minutes

Release Year:

1970

A German U-Boat commander and 600 prisoners plan a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland.

Styles:

Rough, Suspenseful, Realistic, Serious

Story Timeline:

1940s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

Ireland, UK

Filming Locations:

Scotland

Genre:

War, Action, Drama

Release Date:

01 Apr 1971

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Directed by:

Lamont Johnson

Story Written By:

Sidney Shelley, William W. Norton

Main Actors:

Jack Watson, Ian Hendry, Helmut Griem, Brian Keith

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production Company:

Levy-Gardner-Laven Productions

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.5/10