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, […]
The McKenzie Break (1970) | |
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Rating: 6.5/10 (1,092 votes) Director: Lamont Johnson Writer: William W. Norton (screenplay), Sidney Shelley (novel) Stars: Brian Keith, Helmut Griem, Ian Hendry, Jack Watson Runtime: 108 min Rated: PG Genre: War, Drama, Action Released: 01 May 1971 |
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Plot: During WW2, German POWs in Britain plot to escape from their prison camp in Scotland. |
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.