A series of stories about the lives and loves of men in a Prisoner of War camp over five years. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis. To do this, he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Other inmates’ stories are also revealed. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability.
        
        
                
            Directed by:
                        Basil Dearden                    
        
                
            Starring:
                        Michael Redgrave,                        Rachel Kempson,                        Frederick Leister,                        Mervyn Johns,                        Rachel Thomas,                        Jack Warner