Ben je fan van 'Ausbruch der 28' (1970) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel presenteert 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, intrige en actie bieden als deze klassieke oorlogsfilm. Of je nu houdt van ontsnappingsverhalen of militaire strategieën, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils.

Stalag 17 (1953)
Beschreibung: A tense and dramatic portrayal of life in a German POW camp, focusing on suspicion, betrayal, and the psychological toll of captivity.
Fakt: The film won an Academy Award for Best Actor for William Holden, and it was adapted from a Broadway play of the same name.


The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Beschreibung: A profound exploration of duty, honor, and the psychological complexities of war, set in a Japanese POW camp where prisoners are forced to build a bridge.
Fakt: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and the bridge was constructed specifically for the movie in Sri Lanka.


The One That Got Away (1957)
Beschreibung: A unique war film focusing on a German POW's repeated escape attempts from Allied camps, offering a different perspective on the genre.
Fakt: The film is based on the true story of Franz von Werra, the only German POW to successfully escape from Allied custody and return to Germany.


The Great Escape (1963)
Beschreibung: A gripping war film centered around a group of Allied prisoners planning an elaborate escape from a German POW camp, showcasing themes of camaraderie, resilience, and strategic planning.
Fakt: The film is based on a true story, and the motorcycle jump scene was performed by stuntman Bud Ekins, who later doubled for Steve McQueen in other films.


The Hill (1965)
Beschreibung: A brutal and intense portrayal of military discipline and abuse in a British disciplinary camp, focusing on the psychological and physical struggles of the prisoners.
Fakt: The film was shot in Spain, and the oppressive heat of the location added to the authenticity of the characters' suffering.


King Rat (1965)
Beschreibung: A dark and gritty depiction of survival and hierarchy in a Japanese POW camp, highlighting the moral ambiguities and harsh realities of war.
Fakt: The novel it's based on was written by James Clavell, who drew from his own experiences as a prisoner of war.


The Train (1964)
Beschreibung: A high-stakes war thriller about a French resistance fighter's efforts to stop a train carrying stolen art, combining action, strategy, and moral dilemmas.
Fakt: The film used real trains and locomotives from the era, and many of the action sequences were performed without special effects.


Von Ryan's Express (1965)
Beschreibung: A thrilling war adventure about a group of Allied prisoners who hijack a German train to escape, blending action, suspense, and strategic ingenuity.
Fakt: The film's climactic train sequence was shot on the actual Italian railway lines used during World War II.


The Deer Hunter (1978)
Beschreibung: A harrowing exploration of the Vietnam War's impact on soldiers, with intense sequences of captivity and psychological trauma.
Fakt: The Russian roulette scenes were so realistic that they sparked controversy and were banned in several countries.


Hart's War (2002)
Beschreibung: A war drama that delves into themes of justice, racism, and survival within a German POW camp, blending courtroom drama with wartime tension.
Fakt: The film was shot in the Czech Republic, and the camp set was built to resemble an actual WWII-era POW camp.
