Escape from Stalag Luft 112B (1977)
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.
Director: Jim Franklin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: October 4, 1977
Cast
- Michael Palin - Major Errol Phipps
- Roy Kinnear - Vogel
- Timothy Carlton - Nicholson
- John Phillips - Colonel Harcourt Badger Owen
- David Griffin - Attenborough
- Nicholas Day - Sgt. Major Errol
Screenplay
Editing: John Jarvis
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim Franklin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Escape from Stalag Luft 112B about?
- 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.
- Who directed Escape from Stalag Luft 112B?
- Escape from Stalag Luft 112B was directed by Jim Franklin.
- Who stars in Escape from Stalag Luft 112B?
- Escape from Stalag Luft 112B stars Michael Palin, Roy Kinnear, Timothy Carlton, John Phillips, David Griffin, Nicholas Day.
- How long is Escape from Stalag Luft 112B?
- Escape from Stalag Luft 112B has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Escape from Stalag Luft 112B?
- Escape from Stalag Luft 112B is a Comedy film.