The McKenzie Break

"P.O.W. ... S.O.B ..."

Apr 1 1971 PG 1h 48m
Action, Drama, War

A German U-Boat commander plans a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland.

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.

Written by

William W. Norton, Sidney Shelley

Directed by

Lamont Johnson

Production Countries

Ireland, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Levy-Gardner-Laven

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
1,886
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA