The Wooden Horse (1950)
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- 1h 41min
- Drama, History
- 07 Sep 1951 (USA)
- Movie
True story of three British POWs and their attempt to escape from Nazi Germany.
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- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.
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| Leo Genn | ... |
Peter Howard
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| David Tomlinson | ... |
Phil Roe
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| Anthony Steel | ... |
Captain John Clinton
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| David Greene | ... |
Nick Bennett
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| Peter Burton | ... |
Nigel
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| Patrick Waddington | ... |
Group Captain Wardley - Senior British Officer
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| Michael Goodliffe | ... |
Robbie
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| Anthony Dawson | ... |
Pomfret
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| Bryan Forbes | ... |
Paul
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Dan Cunningham | ... |
David
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| Peter Finch | ... |
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Philip Dale | ... |
Bill White
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Russell Waters | ... |
'Wings' Cameron
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Ralph Ward | ... |
Adjutant
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Franz Schafheitlin | ... |
Camp Commandant
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Hans Meyer | ... |
Charlie, Head Ferret
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Herbert Eilitz | ... |
Camp Guard
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Lis Løwert | ... |
Kamma
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| Jacques B. Brunius | ... |
André
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Helge Erickssen | ... |
Sigmund
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Meinhart Maur | ... |
Hotel Proprietor
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| Walter Gotell | ... |
Francois - The Follower
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Walter Hertner | ... |
German Policeman
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| Jim Brady | ... |
German Sentry (uncredited)
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Jack Carter | ... |
Watchtower Guard (uncredited)
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Vic Chapman | ... |
Prisoner of War (uncredited)
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Hubert Hill | ... |
Watchtower Guard (uncredited)
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
German Sentry (uncredited)
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Johannes Johanson | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Fletcher Lightfoot | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Louis Matto | ... |
Prisoner of War (uncredited)
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Cecil Paul | ... |
Padre (uncredited)
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Ian Selby | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Emile Stemmler | ... |
Prisoner of War (uncredited)
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| Paul Stockman | ... |
Hunky (uncredited)
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| Reg Thomason | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Bill Travers | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jack Lee | ||
| Ian Dalrymple | ... | (completion director) (uncredited) |
Written by
| Eric Williams | ... | (screenplay adapted from his novel by) |
Produced by
| Ian Dalrymple | ... | producer |
| Alexander Korda | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Clifton Parker | ||
Cinematography by
| C.M. Pennington-Richards | ... | (photography) (as C. Pennington-Richards) |
Editing by
| John Seabourne Sr. | ... | (as John Seabourne Snr.) |
| Peter Seabourne | ||
Editorial Department
| Humphrey Fisher | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
| John Glen | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| William Kellner | ||
Makeup Department
| George Partleton | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Raymond Anzarut | ... | production manager |
| John Brabourne | ... | assistant production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philip Shipway | ... | assistant director (as Phil Shipway) |
| John Pellatt | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Ronald Spencer | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Leslie Kleeman | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| John Cox | ... | sound recordist |
| Jack Drake | ... | sound editor |
| Cecil Mason | ... | sound recordist (as Cecil Tapscott-Mason) |
| Ken Ritchie | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Derek Tate | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Day | ... | camera operator (as Bob Day) |
| N. Arnold | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Bill Chitty | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Gerry Fisher | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Max Rosher | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Larry Stewart | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Muir Mathieson | ... | music director |
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
| Eric Rogers | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Cole | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Jacques B. Brunius | ... | french advisor (uncredited) |
| R.L.M. Davidson | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Myfanwy Jones | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Joy Raymond | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Eric Williams | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Lion Film Corporation (1950) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmimport A/S (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Suomi-Filmi (1950) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Wivefilm (1950) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmsonor (1951) (France) (theatrical)
- Christelijke Film Actie (CEFA) (1951) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Nederland NV (1951) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Snader Productions (1951) (United States) (theatrical)
- Snader Productions (1952) (United States) (tv)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1958) (United States) (tv) (re-release)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Air Ministry (with the help of)
- The British War Office (with the help of)
- The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) (music played by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In a POW camp, the Nazis have placed the huts far from the boundary so that any escape tunnel would have to be a long one. One British officer has the idea of starting a daily gynmastics routine using a vaulting horse: they can place it near the boundary and start a tunnel from under it. He and two others do escape the camp by this means and plan to make for neutral Sweden. To do that, they'll not only have to move around without arousing any suspicions, but also find a stranger from a neutral or occupied country who'll be willing and able to help them. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Charged with high voltage excitement ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Peter Butterworth was one of the vaulters who covered for the real-life Wooden Horse escape. He auditioned for a part in the film after the war, but was turned down on the grounds that he didn't look convincingly heroic and athletic enough. See more » |
| Goofs | Whilst the escape is in progress, there is a quick shot of a German guard near the compound fence. His rifle has a British pattern webbing sling; the upper brass buckle can be seen clearly. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Deutschlandlied See more » |
| Quotes |
[Doctor, visiting prisoners in hospital, hears they are listening to music by Beethoven]
Doctor: Ah, Beethoven. He is a good German. Prisoner: [calls out from the background] Yes. He's dead. See more » |