1 00:00:58,347 --> 00:00:59,860 (PLANE HUMMING) 2 00:01:10,587 --> 00:01:13,943 According to the radio, we've crossed the Rhine at the Remagen. 3 00:01:14,027 --> 00:01:15,619 That would mean that the American First Army 4 00:01:15,707 --> 00:01:18,096 is less than 1 00 kilometres away. 5 00:01:19,947 --> 00:01:21,016 Huh? 6 00:01:21,827 --> 00:01:24,978 I think we've crossed the bridge at Remagen, sir. 7 00:01:25,627 --> 00:01:27,026 Oh, good. 8 00:01:28,787 --> 00:01:31,176 -How you feeling, son? -Okay, sir. 9 00:01:32,027 --> 00:01:34,780 You've lost some weight. Both of you have. 10 00:01:34,867 --> 00:01:37,904 Well, they've cut the bread rationing down to four ounces. 11 00:01:37,987 --> 00:01:40,262 That's below subsistence level. 12 00:01:40,667 --> 00:01:44,137 If they can't feed the prisoners they have no business running a jail. 13 00:01:45,667 --> 00:01:48,386 Make an official protest to the Kommandant 14 00:01:48,467 --> 00:01:51,937 as from Acting Senior American Officer. 15 00:01:52,027 --> 00:01:54,905 -That's you. -Right, sir. 16 00:01:54,987 --> 00:01:57,945 And, listen, you're not just SAO for the few of us here. 17 00:01:58,027 --> 00:02:00,780 You represent the whole goddamn US Army. 18 00:02:01,867 --> 00:02:04,176 I wish this to be put on record. 19 00:02:04,707 --> 00:02:06,459 I have received a telephone request 20 00:02:06,547 --> 00:02:10,665 from the office of the Higher SS and Police Leadership in Leipzig. 21 00:02:11,147 --> 00:02:14,935 I intend to report this request in writing 22 00:02:15,027 --> 00:02:17,495 to the General Officer Commanding Army, District Four, Dresden, 23 00:02:17,587 --> 00:02:21,421 with a strong recommendation that it be taken as far as Berlin, if necessary, 24 00:02:21,507 --> 00:02:24,146 in order to gain support to refuse it. 25 00:02:25,747 --> 00:02:28,261 And the nature of this request, sir? 26 00:02:28,787 --> 00:02:32,621 KOMMANDANT: That we prepare the so-called important prisoners, 27 00:02:33,867 --> 00:02:35,380 the Prominente, 28 00:02:35,787 --> 00:02:38,062 for removal at 1 2 hours' notice. 29 00:02:38,547 --> 00:02:41,903 MOHN: I find it hardly surprising. With respect, sir. 30 00:02:42,347 --> 00:02:43,700 Do you not? 31 00:02:43,947 --> 00:02:46,620 There can be only one interpretation of this request. 32 00:02:46,707 --> 00:02:48,823 These men are to be used as hostages. 33 00:02:48,907 --> 00:02:51,580 In exchange for our own Prominente, sir. 34 00:02:51,667 --> 00:02:54,420 In my view, there will be no such exchange. 35 00:02:54,867 --> 00:02:57,665 Prisoners in question are to be used as... 36 00:02:57,947 --> 00:02:59,300 as pawns... 37 00:03:00,067 --> 00:03:03,343 To extract last minute concessions from the Allies. 38 00:03:04,507 --> 00:03:05,860 Sir, with respect, I must point out that... 39 00:03:05,947 --> 00:03:09,701 That is totally contrary to the tradition of the German Army 40 00:03:11,027 --> 00:03:13,985 and a violation of the Geneva Convention 41 00:03:14,827 --> 00:03:16,340 regarding prisoners of war. 42 00:03:18,507 --> 00:03:21,544 ''Berne, Stockholm...'' 43 00:03:22,947 --> 00:03:24,426 It's censored. 44 00:03:29,547 --> 00:03:30,662 Phil? 45 00:03:32,907 --> 00:03:35,057 Can you read this? Good. 46 00:03:39,227 --> 00:03:42,537 -That part? -Skip that. Here. 47 00:03:45,667 --> 00:03:49,342 -''I am planning a trip to Mexico.'' -Yeah. 48 00:03:49,427 --> 00:03:50,542 (WHISTLES) 49 00:03:50,627 --> 00:03:52,936 -Mexico. -It's nice planning. 50 00:03:53,067 --> 00:03:54,466 It's lovely. 51 00:03:56,107 --> 00:03:58,018 Just think of that now. 52 00:03:58,227 --> 00:03:59,626 The freedom. 53 00:04:03,667 --> 00:04:05,464 You know, it's funny. 54 00:04:06,307 --> 00:04:07,979 Freedom's what we're supposed to be fighting for, 55 00:04:08,067 --> 00:04:09,864 but if you're really crazy about someone, 56 00:04:09,947 --> 00:04:12,222 it's the last thing you want them to have. 57 00:04:17,547 --> 00:04:19,185 Annie's not free. 58 00:04:19,747 --> 00:04:21,339 Oh. Sure she is. 59 00:04:22,947 --> 00:04:24,903 Not for what's important. 60 00:04:24,987 --> 00:04:27,899 To be with you, for both of you to be together. 61 00:04:27,987 --> 00:04:30,785 What difference does it make where she is? 62 00:04:32,227 --> 00:04:33,342 Yeah. 63 00:04:34,667 --> 00:04:38,945 Anyhow, by the time her summer vacation starts, you'll be home. 64 00:04:42,667 --> 00:04:44,100 I'm not sure. 65 00:04:45,947 --> 00:04:48,017 The war is as good as over. 66 00:04:52,227 --> 00:04:54,695 Yeah, but will they ever let us go? 67 00:04:55,227 --> 00:04:56,376 Alive. 68 00:04:57,587 --> 00:04:59,066 I get the feeling that some of these guys, 69 00:04:59,147 --> 00:05:01,581 they're really only keen on death. 70 00:05:05,587 --> 00:05:06,906 When our Fortress was shot down, 71 00:05:06,987 --> 00:05:10,218 we were taken to a Luftwaffe field for interrogation. 72 00:05:10,307 --> 00:05:13,344 He was an ex-fighter pilot. Spoke good English. 73 00:05:13,667 --> 00:05:15,897 He told me that every plane in his squadron 74 00:05:15,987 --> 00:05:18,342 had been shot down in the attack. 75 00:05:18,427 --> 00:05:21,863 Then he grinned and said, 76 00:05:23,307 --> 00:05:27,778 ''We may not know how to live, but we know wonderfully how to die.'' 77 00:05:31,587 --> 00:05:35,182 I reckon some of these guys are just so ready to die themselves, 78 00:05:35,267 --> 00:05:37,064 they'd just as soon take us with them as not. 79 00:05:37,747 --> 00:05:39,624 MAN ON RADIO: This is the BBC Home Service. 80 00:05:39,707 --> 00:05:42,585 Here is the news, and this is Frank Phillips reading it. 81 00:05:44,067 --> 00:05:47,184 Bomber command made a heavy attack on the Ruhr last night 82 00:05:47,267 --> 00:05:49,827 and mines were laid in enemy quarters. 83 00:05:49,907 --> 00:05:51,260 2 1 bombers... 84 00:05:51,347 --> 00:05:53,258 -Shh. Listen. -Let's scram. 85 00:05:53,347 --> 00:05:54,336 No. 86 00:05:54,427 --> 00:05:56,418 (GUNS FIRING IN DISTANCE) 87 00:05:57,347 --> 00:05:58,462 Guns. 88 00:05:59,867 --> 00:06:01,778 (GUNS CONTINUE FIRING) 89 00:06:04,547 --> 00:06:06,458 It bloody well is guns. 90 00:06:06,867 --> 00:06:09,779 One at a time. Let's not all stampede. 91 00:06:15,307 --> 00:06:16,376 -Guns. -What? 92 00:06:16,467 --> 00:06:19,106 You can just hear them. American guns. 93 00:06:27,947 --> 00:06:30,507 RICHARD: See anything? SHAW: No. 94 00:06:31,947 --> 00:06:35,064 -Might if it was dark. -How far is the horizon from up here? 95 00:06:35,147 --> 00:06:38,378 To be strictly accurate, based on a five foot man at sea level, 96 00:06:38,467 --> 00:06:40,025 it's 2.9 miles. 97 00:06:40,107 --> 00:06:43,338 From up here, it should be 30 miles more. 98 00:06:43,427 --> 00:06:45,702 Well, Phipps, it's your people. 99 00:06:45,787 --> 00:06:48,540 Over the hills, but by no means far away. 100 00:06:48,947 --> 00:06:50,903 All right. Back to work. 101 00:06:53,867 --> 00:06:55,823 Will we need this thing? 102 00:06:59,627 --> 00:07:03,905 Sir, I have just received this dossier from the Stadtspolizei in Leipzig. 103 00:07:04,867 --> 00:07:07,506 Dossier. Long after the war's over, 104 00:07:07,587 --> 00:07:10,863 they'll still be sending their dossiers, I suppose. 105 00:07:11,267 --> 00:07:15,055 Sir, this dossier concerns the American, Phipps. 106 00:07:15,147 --> 00:07:16,216 Mmm-hmm. 107 00:07:16,307 --> 00:07:19,902 It takes note of the fact that he is the son of an American ambassador 108 00:07:19,987 --> 00:07:22,455 and suggests that he should no longer be treated as an ordinary prisoner, 109 00:07:22,547 --> 00:07:24,936 but should be confined with the Prominente, sir. 110 00:07:25,427 --> 00:07:29,215 I wish they'd stop interfering with the administration of this camp. 111 00:07:29,307 --> 00:07:31,582 Oh. And I have my reply 112 00:07:31,667 --> 00:07:34,261 from the General Officer Commanding Army, District Four. 113 00:07:34,347 --> 00:07:37,305 -And he supports the stand you've taken? -Supports it? 114 00:07:37,387 --> 00:07:39,343 He doubts he can do anything about it. 115 00:07:39,427 --> 00:07:41,895 So much for the Commanding General. 116 00:07:43,307 --> 00:07:46,105 I'm going to inform the Senior British Officer. 117 00:07:46,187 --> 00:07:48,906 That will give him the chance, if he chooses, 118 00:07:48,987 --> 00:07:52,741 to request a visit from the Protecting Power of Switzerland. 119 00:07:53,547 --> 00:07:55,458 -With respect, sir. -Mmm? 120 00:07:55,547 --> 00:07:57,822 In certain quarters, such a move might be regarded 121 00:07:57,907 --> 00:08:00,546 as an attempt to sabotage an order, sir. 122 00:08:00,627 --> 00:08:01,946 Of course. 123 00:08:02,827 --> 00:08:05,546 What time do you wish Colonel Preston to attend, sir? 124 00:08:05,627 --> 00:08:08,778 -1 5:00. And Colonel Dodd also. -Sir. 125 00:08:09,427 --> 00:08:10,940 (MUSIC PLAYING) 126 00:08:11,267 --> 00:08:12,700 (STOPS MUSIC) 127 00:08:15,627 --> 00:08:17,106 (MUSIC RESUMES) 128 00:08:17,187 --> 00:08:19,621 MAN: You know I haven't really gone since we don't have no breakfast. 129 00:08:19,747 --> 00:08:21,260 PHIPPS: We're being pushed back? 130 00:08:21,347 --> 00:08:24,384 Ha! It'll be the first time for Patton or Hodges if we were. 131 00:08:24,467 --> 00:08:26,935 You know, this castle would make a perfect place 132 00:08:27,027 --> 00:08:30,463 for those artillery guys to zero in on, you know that? 133 00:08:30,627 --> 00:08:33,983 Why don't you go get a needle and thread and make us a nice big stars and stripes 134 00:08:34,067 --> 00:08:35,785 to hang on the outside wall? 135 00:08:35,867 --> 00:08:37,698 Those guys will have this place marked out 136 00:08:37,787 --> 00:08:40,062 with big red zeros on the maps. 137 00:08:40,147 --> 00:08:42,217 Come on, baby. Snake eyes. 138 00:08:42,307 --> 00:08:43,706 -I don't know. -There you go. 139 00:08:43,867 --> 00:08:46,062 I've seen bigger foul ups than that in the Army. 140 00:08:46,147 --> 00:08:47,739 Are you kidding? 141 00:08:49,187 --> 00:08:50,779 I'm not kidding. 142 00:08:50,947 --> 00:08:53,256 We bombed our own frontline in Normandy. 143 00:08:53,347 --> 00:08:56,180 Killed our own Commanding Infantry General. 144 00:08:56,827 --> 00:08:58,783 -Seven. -Good point. 145 00:08:59,587 --> 00:09:01,896 Hey, has anybody got a needle and a thread? 146 00:09:04,867 --> 00:09:09,019 There exists, in the increasingly complex 147 00:09:09,107 --> 00:09:11,985 and secret hierarchy of the Third Reich, 148 00:09:13,067 --> 00:09:18,221 an organisation which is part SS, part Gestapo and part ordinary police, 149 00:09:18,307 --> 00:09:20,662 yet above all three. 150 00:09:22,307 --> 00:09:24,059 From its district headquarters in Leipzig, 151 00:09:24,147 --> 00:09:26,217 I have received a request. 152 00:09:26,307 --> 00:09:29,344 Not an order, you understand, merely a request. 153 00:09:31,267 --> 00:09:33,861 It is to the effect that the Prominente prisoners 154 00:09:33,947 --> 00:09:37,542 be made ready for transportation at 1 2 hours' notice. 155 00:09:39,587 --> 00:09:41,543 Transportation to where? 156 00:09:42,147 --> 00:09:44,581 No physical destination specified. 157 00:09:44,867 --> 00:09:46,664 Merely outward bound? 158 00:09:47,427 --> 00:09:50,021 If I understand that expression, yes. 159 00:09:50,787 --> 00:09:53,585 Will they be under Wehrmacht jurisdiction? 160 00:09:55,027 --> 00:09:57,666 There's a phrase which has crept into the sub-language 161 00:09:57,747 --> 00:09:59,146 at the Reich of this era. 162 00:09:59,227 --> 00:10:02,537 It is one of a great number of half whispered terms. 163 00:10:03,827 --> 00:10:05,579 Nacht und Nebel. 164 00:10:06,587 --> 00:10:08,225 Darkness and fog. 165 00:10:10,707 --> 00:10:14,222 They will be under the jurisdiction of darkness and fog. 166 00:10:14,907 --> 00:10:19,503 What you say, Kommandant, is horrifying and extremely outspoken. 167 00:10:20,547 --> 00:10:23,107 Well, our language used to be a structure expressive of truth. 168 00:10:23,187 --> 00:10:26,657 It has ceased to be so. It is time it began to be so again. 169 00:10:26,747 --> 00:10:30,057 And if I now seem to be indulging myself with truth, 170 00:10:30,787 --> 00:10:34,143 it is in the hope that you will take advantage of it. 171 00:10:35,147 --> 00:10:37,866 Is the motive behind this political? 172 00:10:38,947 --> 00:10:40,539 Without a doubt. 173 00:10:40,947 --> 00:10:43,097 So the time has come for the hostages to be used? 174 00:10:43,187 --> 00:10:47,226 That is my interpretation and why I've summoned you here. 175 00:10:48,507 --> 00:10:50,179 In that case, Kommandant, I give you notice that 176 00:10:50,267 --> 00:10:53,065 we shall resist the transfer of our fellow prisoners 177 00:10:53,147 --> 00:10:54,978 with all the resources at our disposal. 178 00:10:55,067 --> 00:10:58,503 And I ask now formally that we be granted a interview 179 00:10:58,587 --> 00:11:01,704 with the representative of the Protecting Power. 180 00:11:02,987 --> 00:11:05,945 -I note your request. -Thank you, Kommandant. 181 00:11:06,547 --> 00:11:09,425 Major Carrington, there's one further point. 182 00:11:09,747 --> 00:11:12,341 I have been asked by this same authority 183 00:11:12,427 --> 00:11:15,021 to reclassify Lieutenant Phipps as a Prominente. 184 00:11:15,227 --> 00:11:17,104 He may expect to be isolated to their quarters 185 00:11:17,187 --> 00:11:19,098 without further notice. 186 00:11:19,867 --> 00:11:22,825 I assume that's because he's an American ambassador's son. 187 00:11:22,907 --> 00:11:24,499 KOMMANDANT: Yes. 188 00:11:24,667 --> 00:11:27,465 Kommandant, don't you have the authority 189 00:11:27,547 --> 00:11:28,821 over the prisoners under your jurisdiction? 190 00:11:28,907 --> 00:11:30,818 My authority is intact. 191 00:11:31,907 --> 00:11:34,865 As you will find to your cost if you begin to question it. 192 00:11:35,867 --> 00:11:37,903 PHIPPS: This is my girlfriend, Ann. MAWSON: Oh, yes? 193 00:11:37,987 --> 00:11:39,784 -Ann DeWitt. -Charming. 194 00:11:39,867 --> 00:11:42,062 -You wanna see my house? -Hmm. 195 00:11:42,547 --> 00:11:44,219 Oh, that's lovely. 196 00:11:44,307 --> 00:11:47,265 -Just outside Philadelphia. -Really heavenly. 197 00:11:50,707 --> 00:11:53,779 -Is that a swimming pool? -Yeah. I got a better one here. 198 00:11:53,867 --> 00:11:56,301 Here you can see the diving board. 199 00:11:58,187 --> 00:11:59,859 -Good swimmer, are you? -Ah, not bad. 200 00:11:59,947 --> 00:12:01,380 I did about 20 lengths every morning. 201 00:12:01,467 --> 00:12:02,741 Just run down in your dressing gown? 202 00:12:02,827 --> 00:12:05,295 -Yeah, and I'd do a few chin ups. -Chuck it off and leap in in the buff. 203 00:12:05,387 --> 00:12:07,617 Have a shower, have breakfast. 204 00:12:11,147 --> 00:12:13,900 -I must say, I long to go to America. -Oh, you really must. 205 00:12:13,987 --> 00:12:17,582 Hey, Chris, don't forget, there's always a bed for you at our place. 206 00:12:17,667 --> 00:12:18,986 Cigarette? 207 00:12:20,107 --> 00:12:21,176 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 208 00:12:21,267 --> 00:12:22,495 Come in. 209 00:12:24,787 --> 00:12:26,982 Simon, the SS are threatening to remove 210 00:12:27,067 --> 00:12:28,944 the Prominente prisoners away from Colditz. 211 00:12:29,027 --> 00:12:30,779 That means out of Wehrmacht jurisdiction. 212 00:12:30,867 --> 00:12:33,859 Obviously the time has come for the Nazi Party to use their hostages. 213 00:12:33,947 --> 00:12:35,266 I want it made known, please. 214 00:12:35,547 --> 00:12:36,821 And the Colonel has the impression that 215 00:12:36,907 --> 00:12:38,738 the Kommandant wants his position strengthened. 216 00:12:38,827 --> 00:12:39,862 What? 217 00:12:39,947 --> 00:12:43,417 CARTER: Strengthened against his own superior officers. 218 00:12:44,507 --> 00:12:46,065 How close are the Americans now? Has anybody heard? 219 00:12:46,147 --> 00:12:48,342 By the sound of the guns they're no closer than they were yesterday. 220 00:12:48,427 --> 00:12:49,542 MAN 1 : If as close. MAN 2: Yeah. 221 00:12:49,627 --> 00:12:51,618 It's up to us in here, isn't it? 222 00:12:51,707 --> 00:12:54,665 I suppose we could raise a pretty good stink. 223 00:12:56,067 --> 00:12:57,659 Let's get the Prominente in here. 224 00:12:57,787 --> 00:12:58,981 -But... -How are we going to do that? 225 00:12:59,067 --> 00:13:01,217 I mean, look. They've got a special guard. 226 00:13:01,307 --> 00:13:03,025 Still, we could get them in here at a cost. 227 00:13:03,107 --> 00:13:04,665 And then if Jerry'll tried to force his way in 228 00:13:04,747 --> 00:13:06,226 we could bloody well threaten to burn the place down. 229 00:13:06,307 --> 00:13:07,820 DOWNING: Exactly. It's not going to help anyone very much. 230 00:13:07,907 --> 00:13:11,582 I have no wish to appear callous, but the fate of a handful of aristocrats 231 00:13:11,667 --> 00:13:13,976 is of very little interest to me at this time. 232 00:13:14,067 --> 00:13:17,025 -If anybody wants me I shall be... -Upstairs. 233 00:13:19,067 --> 00:13:21,865 We could threaten the German Commanders with reprisals 234 00:13:21,947 --> 00:13:23,858 if they go along with this move. 235 00:13:23,947 --> 00:13:27,576 What we've got to organise is a really strong show of force. 236 00:13:27,667 --> 00:13:30,420 Right. I agree. What form should it take? 237 00:13:32,187 --> 00:13:34,417 Can you get together a plan? I mean, along those lines? 238 00:13:34,507 --> 00:13:35,542 Certainly. 239 00:13:35,627 --> 00:13:37,106 Give me something positive in a couple of hours. 240 00:13:37,187 --> 00:13:38,222 Righty-ho. 241 00:13:38,307 --> 00:13:40,457 Anyway, it may not have to come to anything. 242 00:13:40,547 --> 00:13:42,583 Jerry's a bit of a bluffer, if you ask me. 243 00:13:42,667 --> 00:13:44,578 Usually backs down when there's a show of force. 244 00:13:44,667 --> 00:13:47,022 Does he? I must say I've never noticed it. 245 00:13:47,107 --> 00:13:48,665 I think that's one of the silliest pieces of poppycock 246 00:13:48,747 --> 00:13:50,226 I've ever heard in all my life. 247 00:13:50,707 --> 00:13:54,063 (CLEARS THROAT) Regarding the Prominente prisoners 248 00:13:54,147 --> 00:13:56,661 here in Colditz, Herr Obersturmbannfuhrer. 249 00:13:57,747 --> 00:14:02,025 There are factors involved which I insist be taken into consideration. 250 00:14:04,227 --> 00:14:07,219 One is to do with the legality of such a move. 251 00:14:09,627 --> 00:14:11,857 Yes, yes. I most certainly do. 252 00:14:12,427 --> 00:14:15,260 The others are on the level of expediency. 253 00:14:15,347 --> 00:14:18,225 The predictable reaction of the British prisoners here 254 00:14:18,307 --> 00:14:21,663 will render the administration of this camp almost impossible. 255 00:14:23,987 --> 00:14:28,424 The time for such measures is long past, as I'm sure you'll agree. 256 00:14:31,747 --> 00:14:34,056 Yes, I'm glad you feel that way. 257 00:14:36,907 --> 00:14:38,704 Oh? Since when? 258 00:14:41,667 --> 00:14:43,498 On the Fuhrer's order? 259 00:14:48,627 --> 00:14:50,857 No, I have not had the honour. 260 00:14:55,307 --> 00:14:58,982 Thank you for that assurance, Herr Obersturmbannfuhrer. 261 00:15:02,747 --> 00:15:06,057 (LAUGHS) Well, he sounded quite sympathetic. 262 00:15:13,667 --> 00:15:15,225 (LAUGHING) 263 00:15:16,707 --> 00:15:21,258 Obergruppenfuhrer Berger, the Chief of Police Forces, 264 00:15:21,987 --> 00:15:25,900 has just been made Head of all Prisoners of War Administration. 265 00:15:28,267 --> 00:15:30,576 He is to be in Leipzig tomorrow. 266 00:15:31,787 --> 00:15:34,585 I've never met him. Have you, Major? 267 00:15:36,627 --> 00:15:39,346 In Berlin. He's the Himmler's deputy. 268 00:15:40,307 --> 00:15:42,741 Not an easy man. 269 00:15:43,347 --> 00:15:46,259 DOWNING: It still boils down to the two basic options. 270 00:15:46,347 --> 00:15:49,145 Either you have a mass demonstration, object of warning Jerry off, 271 00:15:49,227 --> 00:15:50,580 or you go for the coup. 272 00:15:50,667 --> 00:15:53,101 Either barricading them in where they are now or we hide them somewhere. 273 00:15:53,187 --> 00:15:54,222 We can't do both. 274 00:15:54,307 --> 00:15:55,740 To pull off a coup we'll need to surprise them 275 00:15:55,827 --> 00:15:57,180 to some extent with weapons. 276 00:15:57,267 --> 00:15:58,780 Yeah. Surprise, yes. 277 00:15:59,267 --> 00:16:00,905 Excuse me, Kommandant. 278 00:16:00,987 --> 00:16:03,103 Obergruppenfuhrer Berger has arrived unannounced. 279 00:16:03,187 --> 00:16:04,620 He's on his way to see you. 280 00:16:04,747 --> 00:16:07,181 -Is Major Mohn with him? -On his way to greet him, sir. 281 00:16:07,307 --> 00:16:09,821 -Hauptmann, you stay here. -Yes, sir. 282 00:16:21,947 --> 00:16:24,939 Apologies for arriving unannounced, Oberst. 283 00:16:25,027 --> 00:16:27,416 In any case, heartfelt greetings. 284 00:16:27,947 --> 00:16:30,142 KOMMANDANT: Thank you, Major. 285 00:16:31,027 --> 00:16:32,983 Obergruppenfuhrer, this is Hauptmann Ulmann, 286 00:16:33,067 --> 00:16:34,580 in charge of security. 287 00:16:34,667 --> 00:16:36,305 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 288 00:16:36,867 --> 00:16:39,062 Under air attack three times on the way. 289 00:16:39,147 --> 00:16:41,377 After the third one, Schankel here found it necessary 290 00:16:41,467 --> 00:16:44,265 to retire hastily into the bushes, eh, Schankel? 291 00:16:44,347 --> 00:16:45,541 Yes, Herr Obergruppenfuhrer. 292 00:16:45,627 --> 00:16:48,937 This is my aide, Hauptsturmfuhrer Schankel. 293 00:16:49,467 --> 00:16:51,264 Well, it's nothing to be ashamed of. 294 00:16:51,347 --> 00:16:53,463 I've known men who run away in the morning, afternoon, 295 00:16:53,547 --> 00:16:55,185 go out and earn their Ritterkreuz, eh? 296 00:16:55,267 --> 00:16:57,064 (ALL LAUGHING) 297 00:17:00,307 --> 00:17:02,901 But about my Prominente, Oberst?. 298 00:17:04,307 --> 00:17:05,581 Yes, sir? 299 00:17:06,347 --> 00:17:10,340 I want them ready for transportation at 06:00 tomorrow morning. 300 00:17:10,427 --> 00:17:13,419 I have received no orders to that effect from OKW. 301 00:17:13,507 --> 00:17:15,896 Without such an order, no prisoner may be moved. 302 00:17:15,987 --> 00:17:18,023 I just gave you the order. 303 00:17:24,107 --> 00:17:26,940 KOMMANDANT: We have always abided by the Geneva Convention here. 304 00:17:27,027 --> 00:17:29,700 Yeah, you may have. I damn well haven't. 305 00:17:35,507 --> 00:17:38,305 Any sabotage by prisoners or staff 306 00:17:38,387 --> 00:17:41,697 and my SS will move in here and tear the place down. 307 00:17:41,787 --> 00:17:44,859 I have the Fuhrer's personal order concerning the Prominente in my pocket. 308 00:17:44,947 --> 00:17:46,539 It's a fine thing when a German officer 309 00:17:46,627 --> 00:17:49,505 has to bow down to the dictates of his own prisoners. 310 00:17:49,587 --> 00:17:51,543 I'm acting entirely of my own instance. 311 00:17:51,627 --> 00:17:53,379 I will not be able to answer the consequences here. 312 00:17:53,467 --> 00:17:55,458 You won't have to because you'll be shot. 313 00:17:55,547 --> 00:17:58,186 And I'll shoot three prisoners for every hour's delay 314 00:17:58,267 --> 00:18:00,542 after the 06:00 hours deadline. 315 00:18:03,987 --> 00:18:05,864 That's the way these days. 316 00:18:05,947 --> 00:18:09,098 Men and boys are dying out there in the fields 317 00:18:09,187 --> 00:18:10,939 to hold back the Russians. 318 00:18:11,027 --> 00:18:14,463 We can't be soft while that sort of thing's going on. 319 00:18:15,747 --> 00:18:17,578 You're a good man, Oberst. 320 00:18:17,667 --> 00:18:21,296 You've done an excellent job in unrewarding circumstances and all that. 321 00:18:21,387 --> 00:18:24,026 But you are behind the times, you know. 322 00:18:26,347 --> 00:18:27,666 Herr Obergruppenfuhrer, 323 00:18:27,747 --> 00:18:30,659 such remarks issued in the presence of subordinate officers 324 00:18:30,747 --> 00:18:32,624 leave me no choice but to hand in my resignation. 325 00:18:32,707 --> 00:18:36,985 (LAUGHS) That's the old army talking. 326 00:18:37,067 --> 00:18:39,706 Well, there was a lot to be said for the old army, 327 00:18:39,787 --> 00:18:42,062 but God in heaven, man, you can't resign. 328 00:18:42,147 --> 00:18:43,421 It'll be like resigning in the frontline. 329 00:18:43,507 --> 00:18:47,022 I can't do it. You can't do it. Not at a time like this. 330 00:18:49,347 --> 00:18:52,464 Don't talk sabotage. 331 00:18:53,387 --> 00:18:55,582 Fuhrer sees through all that. 332 00:18:56,387 --> 00:19:00,460 I tell you. I've had a few of his orders I would've preferred to disobey. 333 00:19:00,547 --> 00:19:03,778 You can't do it though. He follows through. 334 00:19:09,227 --> 00:19:13,937 Oberst, 06:00 or the SS will be in here. 335 00:19:15,947 --> 00:19:20,225 They're battle weary. Can't blame them for being a bit rough. 336 00:19:21,547 --> 00:19:24,983 No excuses. I shoot three prisoners for every hour's delay. 337 00:19:25,067 --> 00:19:27,342 Two hours and you will be shot. 338 00:19:28,227 --> 00:19:31,299 Four hours' delay and I'll shoot myself. 339 00:19:32,347 --> 00:19:35,703 Now, give me one more schnapps and I'll be on my way. 340 00:19:37,147 --> 00:19:39,980 Don't you worry about your Prominente, Oberst. 341 00:19:40,067 --> 00:19:42,740 But don't fool around either. 342 00:19:43,027 --> 00:19:45,461 The easy days are over. 343 00:19:45,987 --> 00:19:49,138 Oberst, I must impress upon you and your staff, 344 00:19:49,227 --> 00:19:51,422 don't let there be bloodshed. 345 00:19:51,587 --> 00:19:55,375 At a time like this it's madness to waste unnecessary blood. 346 00:19:57,147 --> 00:19:59,138 There'll be transport for them, isn't that so, Schankel? 347 00:19:59,227 --> 00:20:01,343 At 06:00 hours, Herr Obergruppenfuhrer, yes, 348 00:20:01,427 --> 00:20:02,906 a vehicle will be coming. 349 00:20:02,987 --> 00:20:06,457 Well, there you are. There will be transportation for them at 06:00 hours 350 00:20:06,547 --> 00:20:08,458 and they will be on it. 351 00:20:10,747 --> 00:20:14,376 I didn't hear what you said, Kommandant. 352 00:20:15,187 --> 00:20:17,621 They will be on it, will they not? 353 00:20:22,747 --> 00:20:26,535 Yes, Herr Obergruppenfuhrer, they will. 354 00:20:27,067 --> 00:20:31,060 MAWSON: Right. When we get the signal, the legs come off like this. 355 00:20:33,067 --> 00:20:34,546 The pin stays in. 356 00:20:34,627 --> 00:20:37,937 If there's time, we'll hammer in a couple of nails for good luck. 357 00:20:38,027 --> 00:20:40,018 DOWNING: Well, this corridor here. 358 00:20:40,107 --> 00:20:41,620 If, on the other hand, the second plan is used, 359 00:20:41,707 --> 00:20:45,780 the same bars will be used to cross the back of the doorway here. 360 00:20:46,707 --> 00:20:49,665 This, of course, in effect, creates only a few moments' delay. 361 00:20:49,747 --> 00:20:50,782 Which gets us nowhere. 362 00:20:50,867 --> 00:20:53,984 So how far do you want to go when the chips are down? 363 00:20:54,067 --> 00:20:55,898 I mean, surely, the whole point is to avoid using force 364 00:20:55,987 --> 00:20:57,340 by the threat of using force. 365 00:20:57,427 --> 00:21:00,783 Whether we go any further than that is up to the SBO. 366 00:21:01,027 --> 00:21:02,824 It's out of my hands. 367 00:21:03,907 --> 00:21:07,502 I'm afraid we have no choice but to bow to force majeure. 368 00:21:07,867 --> 00:21:10,461 The certain alternative is bloodshed. 369 00:21:10,827 --> 00:21:14,866 What will it be for the Prominente who will be SS hostages without protection? 370 00:21:14,947 --> 00:21:17,063 That's what was on your conscience yesterday, Kommandant. 371 00:21:17,147 --> 00:21:19,103 What's changed it since? 372 00:21:20,587 --> 00:21:23,021 Gentlemen, there is such a thing as reality. 373 00:21:23,107 --> 00:21:25,143 If you had in your service an organisation like the SS... 374 00:21:25,227 --> 00:21:26,899 The difference is, we don't. 375 00:21:26,987 --> 00:21:29,342 That's why you might say we're at war. 376 00:21:29,427 --> 00:21:31,383 We have done all we can. 377 00:21:31,907 --> 00:21:35,263 If the SS are brought in here, all chance for all of us collapses. 378 00:21:35,347 --> 00:21:38,339 For the Prominente, for you and for us. 379 00:21:38,427 --> 00:21:41,624 Your attitude is understandable, but there is no choice. 380 00:21:41,707 --> 00:21:43,538 Well, some of us think we not only have a choice, 381 00:21:43,627 --> 00:21:44,821 but a responsibility. 382 00:21:44,907 --> 00:21:48,138 Then I beg you. Use your influence. 383 00:21:56,107 --> 00:21:59,986 Mr Carrington, I must inform you that Lieutenant Phipps is now officially 384 00:22:00,067 --> 00:22:01,261 classified as a Prominente 385 00:22:01,347 --> 00:22:04,259 and will leave on the same transport with the others. 386 00:22:04,347 --> 00:22:07,942 Major Mohn, I must inform you that if anything happens to Lieutenant Phipps, 387 00:22:08,027 --> 00:22:10,939 you better not be any place where I can get my hands on you. 388 00:22:11,027 --> 00:22:13,495 Because I'm holding you personally responsible for his life. 389 00:22:13,587 --> 00:22:15,100 And I take that as a direct threat to my own, 390 00:22:15,187 --> 00:22:17,018 in which case under Section 1 4 of the... 391 00:22:17,107 --> 00:22:19,780 -That has nothing to do with... -Gentlemen, please! 392 00:22:22,107 --> 00:22:23,938 Major, you will take this up with me at a later time. 393 00:22:24,027 --> 00:22:25,096 Sir! 394 00:22:25,907 --> 00:22:28,296 KOMMANDANT: Colonel Preston, I beg you, go to your quarters 395 00:22:28,387 --> 00:22:30,742 and try to calm unnecessary passions. 396 00:22:30,827 --> 00:22:32,624 What you call unnecessary passions 397 00:22:32,707 --> 00:22:34,299 brought us here in the first place, Kommandant. 398 00:22:34,387 --> 00:22:36,218 They're not going to be easily stilled. 399 00:22:39,907 --> 00:22:42,341 What do you say, Richard? Think we got it whacked? 400 00:22:42,427 --> 00:22:43,860 More or less. 401 00:22:46,427 --> 00:22:49,863 Everybody down. The SBO's called an emergency meeting. 402 00:22:50,307 --> 00:22:53,617 Well, I'm afraid he's going to have to meet without me. I'm busy. 403 00:22:54,387 --> 00:22:57,220 The Colonel wanted me to tell you that if they take you out of here, 404 00:22:57,307 --> 00:22:59,457 it'll be over his dead body. 405 00:22:59,547 --> 00:23:02,220 Well, what the hell can he do about it? 406 00:23:03,067 --> 00:23:05,501 Is there anything he can do, Phil? 407 00:23:06,227 --> 00:23:07,660 I don't know. 408 00:23:08,107 --> 00:23:10,177 -All right? -CARRINGTON: Sir. 409 00:23:11,267 --> 00:23:13,337 All right, thank you, gentlemen. You go through. 410 00:23:14,867 --> 00:23:16,186 Attention. 411 00:23:18,387 --> 00:23:19,706 Thank you. 412 00:23:19,907 --> 00:23:22,057 Sit down, gentlemen, please. 413 00:23:25,867 --> 00:23:27,505 As a result of a meeting 414 00:23:27,587 --> 00:23:31,705 which Major Carrington and I have recently had with the Kommandant, 415 00:23:31,987 --> 00:23:35,343 I think we face ourselves with a very grim situation. 416 00:23:35,707 --> 00:23:38,904 And I have to make a very painful decision. 417 00:23:39,627 --> 00:23:40,776 Before I tell you what it is, 418 00:23:40,867 --> 00:23:43,904 I think I'd better let you know what the Kommandant has just told me. 419 00:23:43,987 --> 00:23:46,785 The first thing is going to affect us all from now on. 420 00:23:46,867 --> 00:23:49,745 And that is that a SS General 421 00:23:49,827 --> 00:23:53,297 has been placed in command of all prisoners in Germany. 422 00:23:54,947 --> 00:23:59,259 That General has already been to Colditz and he has ordered the Kommandant 423 00:23:59,347 --> 00:24:03,226 to transfer the Prominente prisoners away from here tomorrow morning. 424 00:24:03,307 --> 00:24:06,856 Any signs of resistance and the SS will enter the castle. 425 00:24:06,947 --> 00:24:09,381 He has also told me, and I have no reason to doubt him, 426 00:24:09,467 --> 00:24:11,298 the first victims of any SS action 427 00:24:11,387 --> 00:24:14,185 will be the Prominente and then ourselves. 428 00:24:14,307 --> 00:24:18,266 Any demonstration will be met with instant and bloody reprisals. 429 00:24:18,667 --> 00:24:21,465 Therefore, gentlemen, painful as it may be, 430 00:24:21,547 --> 00:24:24,619 we no longer face a dilemma because there is nothing that we can do 431 00:24:24,707 --> 00:24:27,141 which will affect what happens to the Prominente, 432 00:24:27,227 --> 00:24:29,024 except for the worst. 433 00:24:33,547 --> 00:24:35,299 The Colonel's right. 434 00:24:36,147 --> 00:24:37,626 PRESTON: Phil. 435 00:24:39,547 --> 00:24:42,664 Most of you don't know that Lieutenant Phipps 436 00:24:42,747 --> 00:24:45,056 is an American ambassador's son. 437 00:24:46,307 --> 00:24:48,263 Therefore, that makes him one of the Prominente 438 00:24:48,347 --> 00:24:50,224 and he'll be shipped out with the rest of them 439 00:24:50,307 --> 00:24:52,343 at 06:00 tomorrow morning. 440 00:24:54,067 --> 00:24:56,535 Jim, I had no idea. 441 00:24:57,587 --> 00:25:00,659 -PHIPPS: Nor me. -What do you expect us to do, sir? 442 00:25:00,747 --> 00:25:02,180 Just let them come in here tomorrow morning 443 00:25:02,267 --> 00:25:04,064 and cart Jim off without raising a finger? 444 00:25:04,147 --> 00:25:05,262 CARTER: With respect, sir. 445 00:25:05,347 --> 00:25:07,144 If we let Lieutenant Phipps and the Prominente go 446 00:25:07,227 --> 00:25:10,264 without doing anything, is there not the possibility 447 00:25:10,347 --> 00:25:12,417 that the Germans might just turn around and start on us? 448 00:25:12,507 --> 00:25:15,146 You will not... No one will take any action 449 00:25:15,227 --> 00:25:17,502 against the Germans whatsoever. 450 00:25:17,587 --> 00:25:20,420 I want that clearly understood, all right? 451 00:25:20,507 --> 00:25:21,781 Yes, sir. 452 00:25:22,387 --> 00:25:24,184 Thank you, gentlemen. 453 00:25:34,107 --> 00:25:37,099 PHIPPS: Honestly, I don't want any risk taken on my account. 454 00:25:40,547 --> 00:25:44,301 That tower. We'll need that for an observation post. 455 00:25:44,387 --> 00:25:46,298 I'm sorry. This is a prisoner of war camp 456 00:25:46,387 --> 00:25:49,424 and can be used for no other military purposes. 457 00:25:52,547 --> 00:25:56,096 Very well, I shall report your refusal. 458 00:25:56,747 --> 00:26:00,581 I sometimes think you Wehrmacht officers will do anything to lose the war. 459 00:26:01,067 --> 00:26:02,785 I'll convey that message to the Kommandant. 460 00:26:02,867 --> 00:26:04,095 Do that. 461 00:26:06,587 --> 00:26:10,182 Obergruppenfuhrer Berger had dinner in our mess last night, by the way. 462 00:26:10,267 --> 00:26:12,861 Told us you were having some trouble with your prisoners. 463 00:26:12,947 --> 00:26:15,256 We are having no trouble with the prisoners. 464 00:26:15,347 --> 00:26:17,258 Very well, we shall see. 465 00:26:17,347 --> 00:26:20,339 But if any of our men have to break in here, Herr Hauptmann, 466 00:26:20,427 --> 00:26:23,863 I personally advise you, stand well clear of the gate. 467 00:26:34,627 --> 00:26:36,265 Major Carrington. 468 00:26:41,347 --> 00:26:42,780 What are you carrying? 469 00:26:42,867 --> 00:26:45,540 -Good evening, Hauptmann Ulmann. -Good evening. 470 00:26:45,627 --> 00:26:47,379 What are you carrying? 471 00:26:47,467 --> 00:26:49,935 This is some of Lieutenant Phipps' baggage. 472 00:26:50,027 --> 00:26:52,416 He's hurt his foot and he's supposed to report to the Prominente. 473 00:26:52,507 --> 00:26:54,020 The Prominente? 474 00:26:55,347 --> 00:26:58,498 Lieutenant Phipps has not been ordered to report anywhere. 475 00:26:58,587 --> 00:27:00,976 Not until after Appell tomorrow morning. 476 00:27:01,067 --> 00:27:02,944 Yes, I know that, 477 00:27:03,467 --> 00:27:06,504 but he didn't want to leave things until the last minute. 478 00:27:06,587 --> 00:27:08,578 He's a nervous traveller. 479 00:27:09,067 --> 00:27:11,535 One of the guards could take it in. 480 00:27:15,907 --> 00:27:18,057 I would really rather take it in myself. 481 00:27:18,147 --> 00:27:21,344 -After it's been inspected, naturally. -And then? 482 00:27:22,747 --> 00:27:25,864 Hauptmann Ulmann, something terrible is going to happen 483 00:27:25,947 --> 00:27:29,178 if I don't have a chance to talk to someone in that Prominente block. 484 00:27:31,387 --> 00:27:34,220 I have some news that might interest you. 485 00:27:34,907 --> 00:27:36,260 What is it? 486 00:27:36,427 --> 00:27:38,497 I know where they're going. 487 00:27:39,827 --> 00:27:42,944 -Where? -Oflag 4A. 488 00:27:44,627 --> 00:27:47,539 At least the Kommandant there is a Wehrmacht officer. 489 00:27:47,627 --> 00:27:49,299 That is good news. 490 00:27:49,467 --> 00:27:52,823 -There's only one thing wrong with it. -What's wrong? 491 00:27:53,227 --> 00:27:54,945 How can we be sure? 492 00:27:57,547 --> 00:27:59,185 I've got an idea. 493 00:28:00,427 --> 00:28:02,782 -What if you went with the Prominente? -I can't go with them. 494 00:28:02,867 --> 00:28:05,256 But what if you did go with them? 495 00:28:05,427 --> 00:28:08,225 You could get a receipt signed by the Wehrmacht Kommandant 496 00:28:08,307 --> 00:28:10,980 countersigned by one of the Prominente. 497 00:28:11,187 --> 00:28:14,179 At least that would give some measure of relief to the British. 498 00:28:14,267 --> 00:28:15,586 And to us. 499 00:28:17,347 --> 00:28:19,542 -We could use it. -I can't go. 500 00:28:20,707 --> 00:28:23,699 Even if it meant avoiding a bloodbath up here? 501 00:28:25,067 --> 00:28:29,822 I'm sure the Kommandant would be at least interested in hearing the idea. 502 00:28:34,027 --> 00:28:36,063 I suppose I could ask him. 503 00:28:37,147 --> 00:28:39,263 You know, Hauptmann Ulmann, 504 00:28:40,547 --> 00:28:42,538 we've grown to trust you. 505 00:28:44,147 --> 00:28:45,626 You know that. 506 00:28:47,067 --> 00:28:50,821 I hate to go against the Colonel, but it may have to come to that. 507 00:28:50,907 --> 00:28:52,101 It's rough on him, this, you know. 508 00:28:52,187 --> 00:28:54,018 It's rough on everybody, not just the Colonel. 509 00:28:54,107 --> 00:28:55,540 Nevertheless. 510 00:28:56,667 --> 00:28:58,783 I think what gets some of the chaps down 511 00:28:58,867 --> 00:29:01,256 is they didn't hear the sound of those guns any more. 512 00:29:01,347 --> 00:29:02,826 It could be just the wind direction. 513 00:29:02,907 --> 00:29:04,625 There is no wind. 514 00:29:05,067 --> 00:29:06,819 When we did hear the guns, the wind was easterly, 515 00:29:06,907 --> 00:29:09,341 which is the prevailing wind here, damn it. 516 00:29:09,427 --> 00:29:11,463 I've been studying it for weeks. 517 00:29:11,547 --> 00:29:13,299 ''The principal failing occurred in the sailing,'' 518 00:29:13,387 --> 00:29:15,298 ''And the Bellman, perplexed and distressed,'' 519 00:29:15,387 --> 00:29:18,185 ''Said he had hoped, at least, when the wind blew due east,'' 520 00:29:18,267 --> 00:29:20,019 ''That the ship would not travel due west!'' 521 00:29:23,387 --> 00:29:25,059 I worked it out to talk to Ulmann. 522 00:29:25,147 --> 00:29:27,377 He came up with some interesting news. 523 00:29:27,467 --> 00:29:28,866 He knows where they're going to send the Prominente. 524 00:29:28,947 --> 00:29:30,824 -Where? -Oflag 4A. 525 00:29:30,907 --> 00:29:33,216 He says it's under Wehrmacht control. 526 00:29:33,307 --> 00:29:36,060 Whose word do we have for that? Ulmann's. 527 00:29:36,707 --> 00:29:38,857 Well, I suggested to him to be on that transport tomorrow. 528 00:29:38,947 --> 00:29:42,178 Get a receipt signed by the officer responsible, 529 00:29:42,267 --> 00:29:45,737 countersigned by one of the Prominente and bring it back here to us. 530 00:29:45,827 --> 00:29:48,944 And you think the SS are going to let him do that? 531 00:29:49,027 --> 00:29:50,983 They might. It's a hope. 532 00:29:53,107 --> 00:29:54,745 Yes, it's a hope. 533 00:29:57,107 --> 00:30:00,224 Did you manage to talk to any of the Prominente? 534 00:30:00,547 --> 00:30:01,696 Yeah, I talked to one of them. 535 00:30:01,787 --> 00:30:05,382 -What did he say? -They're very grateful for our concern. 536 00:30:05,747 --> 00:30:07,066 What else? 537 00:30:08,627 --> 00:30:12,222 Well, he said, ''There's so few of us and so many of you.'' 538 00:30:13,427 --> 00:30:15,258 and that, ''It's not the beginning of the war 539 00:30:15,347 --> 00:30:18,020 ''when men and ideals have to be proven. 540 00:30:18,867 --> 00:30:21,620 ''They've been proven and the war's over.'' 541 00:30:22,787 --> 00:30:26,257 He said, ''It's the Spring of 1 945 542 00:30:27,387 --> 00:30:31,141 ''and all that matters is that all of you see summer. 543 00:30:32,827 --> 00:30:36,661 ''So wish us well, watch us go and, 544 00:30:36,747 --> 00:30:39,784 ''God willing, we'll all meet again in England.'' 545 00:30:45,067 --> 00:30:46,341 (BLOWS) 546 00:30:47,267 --> 00:30:49,258 What a position to be in. 547 00:30:50,507 --> 00:30:52,816 If only the First American Army would get a move on, 548 00:30:52,907 --> 00:30:54,863 it would solve all this. 549 00:30:56,307 --> 00:30:59,185 I haven't heard any gunfire today. Have you? 550 00:31:02,547 --> 00:31:03,582 No. 551 00:31:05,307 --> 00:31:07,582 All quiet on the western front. 552 00:31:09,427 --> 00:31:11,816 I remember that quiet, all right. 553 00:31:12,547 --> 00:31:16,665 It was on the night of November the 1 0th to 1 1 th, 1 91 8. 554 00:31:18,907 --> 00:31:22,582 I was in the trenches. I was a subaltern, 555 00:31:22,667 --> 00:31:24,464 1 9 years of age, 556 00:31:24,987 --> 00:31:27,455 and I'd lost nearly all my friends. 557 00:31:29,187 --> 00:31:32,896 Everyone in the trenches that night on both sides knew that the war 558 00:31:32,987 --> 00:31:36,343 was going to end the next morning at 1 1 :00. 559 00:31:37,067 --> 00:31:39,627 When dawn did come, 560 00:31:39,707 --> 00:31:42,619 there was a sort of autumn silence 561 00:31:42,707 --> 00:31:49,419 that went right the way through Belgium, through France, right up to Switzerland. 562 00:31:51,587 --> 00:31:56,502 And out of that stillness came long unheard sounds. 563 00:31:57,867 --> 00:32:00,256 There was a creak of a cartwheel, 564 00:32:00,747 --> 00:32:02,942 the clank of a milk pail. 565 00:32:04,067 --> 00:32:06,422 And a French farmer sawing wood. 566 00:32:06,507 --> 00:32:09,783 Sounds that hadn't been heard near the frontline for nearly four years. 567 00:32:09,867 --> 00:32:11,698 There wasn't a shell 568 00:32:12,907 --> 00:32:14,545 or a machine gun. 569 00:32:15,707 --> 00:32:17,982 There wasn't even a rifle shot. 570 00:32:18,907 --> 00:32:21,375 Just a French farmer sawing wood. 571 00:32:23,547 --> 00:32:26,744 And I thought that there would never be war again. 572 00:32:29,307 --> 00:32:32,344 That was what it was like in 1 91 8. 573 00:32:34,067 --> 00:32:36,661 Yet some did die, even the next day. 574 00:32:37,427 --> 00:32:40,464 Just moments before it officially became ended. 575 00:32:41,067 --> 00:32:42,705 Wasn't that true? 576 00:32:46,267 --> 00:32:47,985 Yes, that was true. 577 00:32:50,547 --> 00:32:52,856 And this war is not over yet. 578 00:32:53,467 --> 00:32:55,617 There are dozens of places like that in this castle. 579 00:32:55,707 --> 00:32:57,459 Old, disused staircases bricked over. 580 00:32:57,547 --> 00:32:59,538 Forgotten air shafts, even rooms. 581 00:32:59,627 --> 00:33:01,902 And what about that maniac in his attic? 582 00:33:01,987 --> 00:33:04,581 Your absence won't be noticed till after Appell. 583 00:33:04,667 --> 00:33:07,386 Probably not until the Prominente are packed and ready to leave. 584 00:33:07,467 --> 00:33:11,619 They're not going to keep them hanging around all day, waiting for you. 585 00:33:12,227 --> 00:33:14,661 And if they tear the place apart? 586 00:33:14,747 --> 00:33:16,180 Not if they think it's an escape 587 00:33:16,267 --> 00:33:20,545 and we've got to try and improvise something to make it look like one. 588 00:33:21,947 --> 00:33:23,903 It will mean a hell of a risk for you guys. 589 00:33:23,987 --> 00:33:27,536 No more so than during the dozens of genuine escapes that have taken place. 590 00:33:27,627 --> 00:33:30,095 Yes, I agree, if all the Prominente disappeared overnight 591 00:33:30,187 --> 00:33:31,745 there'd be a bit of a schmozzle. 592 00:33:31,827 --> 00:33:34,944 But not just one. The one who wasn't in the Prominente plot to start off with. 593 00:33:35,027 --> 00:33:37,063 Will it be cleared by the SBO? 594 00:33:37,147 --> 00:33:39,138 Better still, by your SAO, Colonel Dodd. 595 00:33:39,227 --> 00:33:40,979 Keep it all American. 596 00:33:41,067 --> 00:33:45,140 Damn it, you're only going into hiding for a few days, that's all. 597 00:33:51,267 --> 00:33:53,178 What are you lot up to? 598 00:33:59,427 --> 00:34:01,179 We're going to show Jim a little cubbyhole 599 00:34:01,267 --> 00:34:03,178 where he can hide out for a few days until the Yanks get here. 600 00:34:03,267 --> 00:34:05,383 -You are, are you? -It'll look like an escape. 601 00:34:05,467 --> 00:34:07,105 An American affair, as I see it. 602 00:34:07,187 --> 00:34:09,542 CARTER: Well, I'm not so sure about that. 603 00:34:09,627 --> 00:34:12,266 Will we have to clear it with the SBO? 604 00:34:15,027 --> 00:34:16,301 If Colonel Preston gets to hear about it, 605 00:34:16,387 --> 00:34:18,947 I don't think he's going to like it. 606 00:34:19,827 --> 00:34:20,942 Phil? 607 00:34:21,347 --> 00:34:25,465 A couple of the chaps are thinking of hiding Phipps for a few days. 608 00:34:31,147 --> 00:34:33,217 We're going to hide Phipps. 609 00:34:35,627 --> 00:34:38,266 Well, that's up to you fellows if you want to chance it. 610 00:34:38,347 --> 00:34:39,826 The Germans can't cause that much of a stink. 611 00:34:39,907 --> 00:34:43,263 I mean if you can really make it look like an escape. 612 00:34:45,827 --> 00:34:47,818 How do you feel about it? 613 00:34:48,027 --> 00:34:52,543 Could be all right for me, but maybe not so hot for the rest of you guys. 614 00:34:52,907 --> 00:34:56,183 He'll just be taking a little private evasive action, that's all. 615 00:34:56,267 --> 00:34:58,701 You can't blame a fellow for that. 616 00:34:59,987 --> 00:35:02,262 I'll check this out with Colonel Dodd. 617 00:35:04,947 --> 00:35:08,622 Tell Colonel Preston what's going on. I'll keep my eye on them. 618 00:35:09,507 --> 00:35:12,817 I know there's a risk. Maybe it's a good idea. 619 00:35:13,827 --> 00:35:16,341 It's going to be rough on a lot of people, Colonel. 620 00:35:16,427 --> 00:35:17,985 Especially the British. 621 00:35:18,067 --> 00:35:21,218 Yeah. But look at it this way. If it wasn't for the British, 622 00:35:21,307 --> 00:35:24,265 with their right accents and their class distinctions, 623 00:35:24,347 --> 00:35:27,737 there wouldn't be any VIP group and young Phipps would be in the clear. 624 00:35:27,907 --> 00:35:30,865 And we wouldn't have to make these goddamn decisions. 625 00:35:30,947 --> 00:35:34,860 Phipps is an American. He's got nothing to do with all this stuff. 626 00:35:34,947 --> 00:35:36,539 That's not fair, Colonel. 627 00:35:36,627 --> 00:35:38,777 Phipps is an American ambassador's son. 628 00:35:38,867 --> 00:35:41,256 We've got privileged families in our country, too. 629 00:35:41,347 --> 00:35:43,383 He comes from one of them. 630 00:35:45,067 --> 00:35:46,216 It is a good idea. Hide him. 631 00:35:47,267 --> 00:35:49,701 Colonel Dodd's gone along with it. 632 00:35:55,907 --> 00:35:58,375 Well, I suppose I had to know this. 633 00:35:58,627 --> 00:36:01,460 You can answer that better than I can, Colonel. 634 00:36:01,547 --> 00:36:03,299 Yes, of course I do. 635 00:36:03,827 --> 00:36:07,183 I'm sure they'd cancel it if you didn't go along with it. 636 00:36:07,267 --> 00:36:10,464 Which puts the ultimate responsibility back on me. 637 00:36:12,387 --> 00:36:15,185 I didn't mean for it to come out that way. 638 00:36:15,267 --> 00:36:19,897 I was aiming to give you the choice without the responsibility. 639 00:36:19,987 --> 00:36:21,022 (CHUCKLES) 640 00:36:21,107 --> 00:36:23,621 There's no choice for me in Colditz. 641 00:36:24,107 --> 00:36:26,018 I understand as far as Phipps is concerned, 642 00:36:26,107 --> 00:36:28,701 you're in a worse position than I am. 643 00:36:30,547 --> 00:36:31,866 All right, let them try it. 644 00:36:32,707 --> 00:36:35,904 Before we go down to Appell, we melt you into very thin air. 645 00:36:35,987 --> 00:36:39,866 Yeah, but when they ask the questions, it was me who found the hiding place 646 00:36:39,947 --> 00:36:42,415 and nobody knew of the plan except myself, yeah? 647 00:36:42,507 --> 00:36:45,021 If it would make you sleep any better, fair enough. 648 00:36:47,707 --> 00:36:50,380 You're on. With the Colonel's blessings. 649 00:36:50,467 --> 00:36:53,504 Which you may find won't help you a great deal. 650 00:36:53,707 --> 00:36:55,186 Sorry, Padre. 651 00:36:55,467 --> 00:36:57,219 And Colonel Preston? 652 00:36:58,387 --> 00:37:00,218 He went along with it. 653 00:37:10,867 --> 00:37:13,586 Colonel Dodd would have said if he thought it was a mistake, wouldn't he? 654 00:37:13,667 --> 00:37:15,623 Yes, of course he would. 655 00:37:17,827 --> 00:37:19,499 Look, sleep on it. 656 00:37:19,827 --> 00:37:22,466 If you feel any different, let us know in the morning. 657 00:37:48,667 --> 00:37:49,941 (CLANGING) 658 00:37:50,027 --> 00:37:51,176 (GASPS) 659 00:37:51,267 --> 00:37:52,586 Not again! 660 00:37:52,707 --> 00:37:54,618 Oh, For God's sake! 661 00:37:56,947 --> 00:37:58,744 (CLATTERING) 662 00:38:00,427 --> 00:38:02,224 I'm so bloody hungry. 663 00:38:12,187 --> 00:38:13,939 -Right, thank you, Mawson. Carry on. -Sir. 664 00:38:16,027 --> 00:38:18,097 Parade dismissed. 665 00:38:21,787 --> 00:38:23,140 MOHN: Halt! 666 00:38:23,587 --> 00:38:25,100 Do not dismiss. 667 00:38:28,187 --> 00:38:30,940 Lieutenant Phipps, stand forward please. 668 00:38:38,027 --> 00:38:40,780 Lieutenant Phipps, stand forward please. 669 00:39:02,107 --> 00:39:04,177 Take 1 0 men and search the British quarters. 670 00:39:04,267 --> 00:39:08,340 Report to me here within five minutes whether you find him or not. 671 00:39:16,267 --> 00:39:19,020 I demand to know at once, where's Lieutenant Phipps? 672 00:39:19,107 --> 00:39:20,620 I have no idea. 673 00:39:21,747 --> 00:39:25,342 This was found hanging over the outside wall, Herr Major. 674 00:39:26,427 --> 00:39:29,783 Lieutenant Phipps is hiding. I repeat, where is he? 675 00:39:31,827 --> 00:39:34,421 CARRINGTON: As Senior American Officer, 676 00:39:34,507 --> 00:39:38,819 I request that all enquiries about Lieutenant Phipps be directed to me. 677 00:39:39,267 --> 00:39:40,586 Very well. 678 00:39:41,267 --> 00:39:44,816 He will present himself on this spot no later than 05:40. 679 00:39:44,907 --> 00:39:48,024 I have no way of implementing that order, Major. 680 00:39:48,827 --> 00:39:50,146 I regret that, Herr Carrington. 681 00:39:54,747 --> 00:39:57,022 SOLDIER: Parade, attention! 682 00:40:08,867 --> 00:40:10,459 Well, gentlemen, 683 00:40:11,667 --> 00:40:15,421 unless Lieutenant Phipps is found within the next 20 minutes 684 00:40:16,067 --> 00:40:17,898 or surrenders himself, 685 00:40:18,947 --> 00:40:21,905 the work of yesterday will have been in vain. 686 00:40:22,827 --> 00:40:24,146 Destroyed. 687 00:40:27,627 --> 00:40:30,266 I fear there may even be loss of life. 688 00:41:06,907 --> 00:41:09,626 -All present? -Not yet. 689 00:41:13,627 --> 00:41:17,825 If Lieutenant Phipps is not found during the search now proceeding, 690 00:41:17,907 --> 00:41:20,421 which I'm quite sure he will not be, 691 00:41:20,547 --> 00:41:24,017 I beg you, go to your quarters and find him yourselves. 692 00:41:24,827 --> 00:41:28,820 I guarantee you will not be under surveillance while you do this. 693 00:41:28,947 --> 00:41:31,256 Excuse me, sir, I wonder if I might have a word with you, please? 694 00:41:31,347 --> 00:41:32,666 Certainly. 695 00:41:42,347 --> 00:41:45,578 Colonel Preston, Major Carrington, if you please. 696 00:41:53,867 --> 00:41:55,016 Major. 697 00:42:01,027 --> 00:42:03,416 If Lieutenant Phipps is not found 698 00:42:04,307 --> 00:42:06,502 the SS will carry out a search of the castle 699 00:42:06,587 --> 00:42:08,896 in their own particular fashion. 700 00:42:10,387 --> 00:42:11,786 In addition, 701 00:42:12,867 --> 00:42:14,823 for every hour's delay beyond the scheduled time 702 00:42:14,907 --> 00:42:16,579 of their departure 703 00:42:18,387 --> 00:42:20,617 they will take three hostages. 704 00:42:22,027 --> 00:42:24,825 If Lieutenant Phipps is not found by noon, 705 00:42:25,987 --> 00:42:27,818 hostages will be shot. 706 00:42:45,147 --> 00:42:48,742 Well, that would appear to be that. 707 00:42:52,387 --> 00:42:54,855 We back down or stand and get shot. 708 00:42:56,427 --> 00:42:58,941 Unless, of course, they're bluffing. 709 00:43:01,267 --> 00:43:03,940 Do you think they're bluffing, Colonel? 710 00:43:05,227 --> 00:43:07,183 I don't think so either. 711 00:43:08,747 --> 00:43:11,978 As Senior American Officer you're very much in the firing line, 712 00:43:12,067 --> 00:43:14,945 so whatever decision is made has to be mine. 713 00:43:15,187 --> 00:43:16,859 We give Phipps up. 714 00:43:17,387 --> 00:43:20,618 You're not taking that decision alone. I'm taking it with you. 715 00:43:20,707 --> 00:43:22,857 I want everybody to know it. 716 00:43:24,507 --> 00:43:28,261 -Do you know where Phipps is hiding? -No, but I'll find out. 717 00:43:29,387 --> 00:43:31,821 I'm going to talk to Colonel Dodd. 718 00:43:33,947 --> 00:43:36,415 Permission to talk to Colonel Dodd. 719 00:43:37,027 --> 00:43:38,346 Follow me. 720 00:43:47,227 --> 00:43:49,104 -What's the dope, sir? -Where's Phipps? 721 00:43:49,187 --> 00:43:51,496 So, it's a sell out, is it, sir? 722 00:43:51,747 --> 00:43:53,817 It is not certain that Phipps will be harmed. 723 00:43:53,907 --> 00:43:56,899 But it is certain that other people will be shot. 724 00:43:56,987 --> 00:43:58,739 Major Carrington has gone to talk to Colonel Dodd. 725 00:43:58,827 --> 00:44:01,466 When he comes back I want you to take him to Phipps. 726 00:44:01,547 --> 00:44:03,378 Is that an order, sir? 727 00:44:04,227 --> 00:44:05,865 What do you think it sounds like? 728 00:44:06,467 --> 00:44:07,900 I don't believe it. They're too demoralised. 729 00:44:07,987 --> 00:44:09,898 It'll be their necks when the First Army gets here 730 00:44:09,987 --> 00:44:12,740 -and they know it. -They're not bluffing. 731 00:44:13,107 --> 00:44:15,621 You think I'm going to hand over young Phipps to the SS? 732 00:44:15,747 --> 00:44:18,261 -I swore over my dead body. -Colonel! 733 00:44:19,467 --> 00:44:22,106 They're going to take hostages. The Kommandant says 734 00:44:22,187 --> 00:44:25,384 they're going to shoot three prisoners every hour. 735 00:44:26,507 --> 00:44:28,463 We haven't got any time. 736 00:44:30,227 --> 00:44:32,502 A lot of lives rest on minutes. 737 00:44:33,907 --> 00:44:35,226 Goddamn! 738 00:44:36,267 --> 00:44:37,495 (GRUNTS) 739 00:44:39,467 --> 00:44:41,935 All right. Go find young Phipps wherever he is 740 00:44:42,027 --> 00:44:44,495 and order him to come out of hiding. And that's an order for you, too. 741 00:44:44,587 --> 00:44:47,021 Where the hell's my goddamn pants? 742 00:44:47,307 --> 00:44:49,377 You know, I'm going to regret this as long as I live. 743 00:44:49,467 --> 00:44:51,378 -No, you won't. -Yes, I will. 744 00:44:51,827 --> 00:44:55,376 Take this to 55 Brigadier Fuhrer Schreck at his headquarters. 745 00:44:58,107 --> 00:44:59,460 Contact Obergruppenfuhrer... 746 00:44:59,547 --> 00:45:01,265 (PLANES WHIRRING OVERHEAD) 747 00:45:12,227 --> 00:45:13,945 PHIPPS: Okay, pull. 748 00:45:16,387 --> 00:45:19,504 Jim, we got Phil Carrington here to talk to you. 749 00:45:19,707 --> 00:45:22,904 -PHIPPS: Hi, Phil. -How you doing? 750 00:45:23,267 --> 00:45:24,985 I'm okay. 751 00:45:28,867 --> 00:45:32,655 Jim, I want you to come up out of there and give yourself up. 752 00:45:34,027 --> 00:45:35,824 Why, what's happened? 753 00:45:36,267 --> 00:45:39,464 They're taking hostages. They're gonna shoot them. 754 00:45:40,107 --> 00:45:42,177 But I already am a hostage. 755 00:45:42,427 --> 00:45:43,906 CARRINGTON: You don't understand. 756 00:45:43,987 --> 00:45:46,865 The Kommandant says they're gonna take three hostages every hour. 757 00:45:46,947 --> 00:45:48,665 They must be bluffing, Jim. Stay down there. 758 00:45:50,547 --> 00:45:52,378 You're gonna have to do everything you can to kill me 759 00:45:52,467 --> 00:45:54,856 if you don't start taking orders. 760 00:45:56,307 --> 00:45:58,980 It's an order from Colonel Dodd, right? 761 00:45:59,147 --> 00:46:01,707 No, it isn't. It's an order from me. 762 00:46:02,267 --> 00:46:03,666 You bastard. 763 00:46:06,107 --> 00:46:08,621 You can take that order back, Major. 764 00:46:09,547 --> 00:46:12,107 -I can't do that. -You can, you know. 765 00:46:16,587 --> 00:46:20,944 Okay, Lieutenant, consider that order rescinded. 766 00:46:33,907 --> 00:46:36,102 It's bad when friends force a friend to give an order. 767 00:46:36,187 --> 00:46:37,745 I'm sorry, Phil. 768 00:46:37,827 --> 00:46:40,022 What's the matter with you lads? Run out of oxygen 769 00:46:40,107 --> 00:46:41,825 halfway to the top. 770 00:46:42,947 --> 00:46:45,415 -Gun flashes? -I saw them. 771 00:46:45,707 --> 00:46:49,666 Distinctly, and they couldn't have been more than 30 miles away. 772 00:46:57,387 --> 00:47:01,426 I did see them, you know. I could see the flashes on the horizon. 773 00:47:01,707 --> 00:47:04,460 -About 30 miles away. -MAN: Yeah. 774 00:47:07,187 --> 00:47:08,666 (SIGHS) 775 00:47:17,667 --> 00:47:18,941 Colonel? 776 00:47:19,547 --> 00:47:21,503 Good to see you up, sir. 777 00:47:23,667 --> 00:47:24,816 Son... 778 00:47:25,667 --> 00:47:26,986 I'm sorry. 779 00:47:59,627 --> 00:48:00,855 Hello. 780 00:48:05,107 --> 00:48:06,460 Hey. 781 00:48:20,387 --> 00:48:21,581 Hey! 782 00:48:22,907 --> 00:48:24,135 Take care. 783 00:48:33,627 --> 00:48:35,583 This prisoner is Lieutenant Phipps. 784 00:48:35,667 --> 00:48:37,578 Your list is now complete. 785 00:48:37,667 --> 00:48:41,580 Gentlemen of the Prominente group. Please get into the vehicle. 786 00:48:42,187 --> 00:48:44,223 -Be seeing you soon. -Yeah. 787 00:48:44,707 --> 00:48:46,106 Goodbye. 788 00:48:59,787 --> 00:49:01,584 Let's drive out, men. 789 00:49:03,107 --> 00:49:04,825 (ENGINE SPUTTERING) 790 00:49:08,267 --> 00:49:09,905 (ENGINES REVVING) 791 00:49:40,787 --> 00:49:42,425 Major Carrington. 792 00:49:44,507 --> 00:49:46,145 Major Carrington. 793 00:49:51,227 --> 00:49:54,822 You are under arrest. You will be tried by court martial. 794 00:49:57,467 --> 00:49:59,059 On what charges? 795 00:49:59,227 --> 00:50:00,819 Insubordination. 796 00:50:01,147 --> 00:50:03,900 Threatening the life of a German officer. 797 00:50:04,227 --> 00:50:07,139 The mandatory sentence upon conviction is death. 798 00:50:07,227 --> 00:50:09,900 That's a little steep, isn't it, Major? 799 00:50:10,547 --> 00:50:12,663 No doubt you are prepared to qualify what you said 800 00:50:12,747 --> 00:50:15,181 and we will forget the whole thing. 801 00:50:15,267 --> 00:50:17,258 -Maybe. -What did you say? 802 00:50:17,587 --> 00:50:20,465 There could be another court martial, Major. 803 00:50:23,107 --> 00:50:25,143 (PLANES WHIRRING OVERHEAD) 804 00:50:26,227 --> 00:50:27,706 Take him away. 805 00:50:52,347 --> 00:50:53,780 (PLANES WHIRRING OVERHEAD)