Summary During World War I Major Errol Phipps is determined to escape from Stalag Luft 112B but his attempts all fail. However all the other prisoners and the guards succeed, leaving him alone in the camp to make elaborate plans - including a tunnel system so extensive it becomes the Munich Underground. He is so obsessed with his escape plans he fails to realize that the war has ended and dies a disappointed man. He does however manage to escape from his grave after he has been buried though.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Michael Palin Charles McKeown Barbara New David Griffin
Genres : Adventure Comedy
Release date : Oct 3, 1977
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Cape Cornwall, St Just, Cornwall, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary During World War I Major Errol Phipps is determined to escape from Stalag Luft 112B but his attempts all fail. However all the other prisoners and the guards succeed, leaving him alone in the camp to make elaborate plans - including a tunnel system so extensive it becomes the Munich Underground. He is so obsessed with his escape plans he fails to realize that the war has ended and dies a disappointed man. He does however manage to escape from his grave after he has been buried though.
Genres : Adventure Comedy
Release date : Oct 3, 1977
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Cape Cornwall, St Just, Cornwall, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
