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The Wooden Horse [DVD] [1950]

DVD ~ David Tomlinson
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: David Tomlinson, Leo Green
  • Directors: Jack Lee
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 29 Jan 2007
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000KRMZTC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,575 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
War drama, where a bunch of British prisoners of war attempt to escape from a Nazi prison camp by tunnelling under a vaulting horse. Based on a novel by Eric Williams.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful TRUE film!, 28 April 2007
By "Smith" Reader (West Midlands United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Gosh the review on for the wooden Horse says that it is based on story book! Nothing coukd be further from the truth.

The Wooden Horse is an amazing true story, one that needs to be known as true. A wonderful film full of action and realism. Plus great acting!
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not a novel, 5 Jan 2007
By England "England Forever" (Southampton, England) - See all my reviews
The Amazon reviewer calls the Eric Wiliams book 'The Wooden Horse' a novel. Wrong! This escape from Stalag Luft 3 (later the setting for the Great Escape) is a true story. The escape by 3 British officers was made by means of tunnelling under a vaulting horse.
For those who wish to read the story I recommend 'The Wooden Horse' by Eric Williams or in my opinion the better account 'Stolen Journey' by Oliver Philpot. The later is an excellent read. I also recommend this film. Well made and accurate.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Based on a true story - "Rattling Good Yarn", 10 Jan 2002
By Dwk Rees "Dai" (Ypsonas, Cyprus) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wooden Horse [VHS] [1950] (VHS Tape)
This is the amazing story of how three British servicemen escaped from Germany during the last war. The problem they faced was that the huts were too far away from the wire for them to dig a successful tunnel - the answer was to move the start of the tunnel closer to the wire! To achieve this, the prisoners began an exercise regime using a home made box-horse. Having established this program they then sited the tunnel entrance inside the horse and underneath the eyes and guns of the German sentries and compound guards. They dug for months, some times leaving the horse unattended whilst they ran around the compound, but they finally escaped and made a successful "home run".

Yes this film is dated, and yes it is in black and white, but it graphically shows the determination of our fighting men under adversity - in this case, possibly it was that wrinkly in the corner of your pub nursing a pint!

Someone one said that "Truth is stranger that fiction"; it is, and without the assistance of Hollywood!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best war films ever
All poeple in there teens and twenties should be made to watch these films.As it shows how the uk people at the time keeped our shores safe and even if trying to escape back to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrgvase

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Classic
Another classic film that fails to receive the recognition it so rightly deserves. The fact that its a true story only adds to the unbelievable courage of those prisoners... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Wiggles

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars because it is unique and true
Extraordinary story as to how Eric Williams, Oliver Philpott and partner escaped from Stalag Luft 3. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2005 by M. M. Morrow

5.0 out of 5 stars The Wooden Horse
A fascinating story of the ingenuity of British POW's and their escape from the escape proof Stalag Luft 3. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2004

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