The Wooden Horse (1950)

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True story of three British POWs and their attempt to escape from Nazi Germany.

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Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.

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27 August 2001 | the_old_roman
10
| Ingenious and well-acted war movie
The Wooden Horse is a very clever movie about a very clever and successful escape plan worked out by British POW's during World War II. It is superbly acted with a wry sense of humor, especially the lines expressed by the acid-tongues Leo Genn. Anthony Steele and David Tomlinson (later George Banks in Mary Poppins) are marvelous as the two heroes. The direction is taut and fast-moving throughout. Highly Recommended.

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Trivia

Michael Goodliffe who plays Robie was actually a POW in a German POW camp during the Second World War.

Quotes

Doctor: Ah, Beethoven. He is a good German.
Prisoner: Yes. He's dead.

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.

Soundtracks

Symphony No. 6 in F major,
Pastoral", Op. 68" (uncredited)
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

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Genres

Drama | History | War

Details

Release Date:

7 September 1951

Language

English, German, Danish, French

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

Denmark

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