The McKenzie Break

– 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
The McKenzie Break (1970)

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

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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.

Director:

Lamont Johnson

Writer:

William W. Norton (screenplay), Sidney Shelley (novel)

Main Actors:

Brian Keith, Helmut Griem, Ian Hendry, Jack Watson

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:

Levy-Gardner-Laven Productions

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10