The Welsh Great Escape

12/01/2003

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0hr 49min

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Documentary

,War

STORY

In 1945 70 German POWs escaped from the high security camp in Bridgend in Wales and were tracked by a motley collection of armed soldiers, Home Guard, dogs, local children and Girl Guides. One of the largest manhunts of the whole war was dramatic, serious and comic in turn - but not tragic.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Jack Davenport

    Director

  • Michael Davies

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Hartswood Films

    Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

LANGUAGES

  • English