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Colditz

Colditz

TV-MA2005•1h 30m•6.1/10
DramaWar & Politics

Ratings

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6.1/10(56)

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.

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Production

Power, Granada Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 27, 2005

Last Aired

March 28, 2005

Networks

ITV1

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Part One
E1
Part One
Air date: 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.
Part Two
E2
Part Two
Air date: 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.

Cast

Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis

Nicholas McGrade

Sophia Myles

Sophia Myles

Lizzie Carter

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

Jack Rose

Laurence Fox

Laurence Fox

Willis

James Fox

James Fox

Lt. Colonel Fordham

Timothy West

Timothy West

Bunny Warren

Jason Priestley

Jason Priestley

Rhett Barker

Guy Henry

Guy Henry

Sawyer

Robert Whitelock

Robert Whitelock

Venning

Scott Handy

Scott Handy

Mullan

Joseph Beattie

Joseph Beattie

Barnes

Luke Neal

Luke Neal

Hewitt

Juliet Howland

Juliet Howland

Mary

Eve Myles

Eve Myles

Jill

Rüdiger Vogler

Rüdiger Vogler

Fritz Werner

Werner Daehn

Werner Daehn

Ullman

Armin Dillenberger

Armin Dillenberger

Meisner

Charles Edwards

Charles Edwards

MI9 Officer Ellways

Daniel Hawksford

Daniel Hawksford

MI9 Officer Cole

Stéphane Cornicard

Stéphane Cornicard

Leblanc

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