Movies and TvShows featuring "prisoner-of-war-camp" theme.
Hogan's Heroes is a hilarious sitcom set in Stalag 13, a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. The show follows the antics of Colonel Hogan and his fellow prisoners as they engage in sabotage, espionage, and attempts to escape, all while outwitting their bumbling Nazi captors.
Rambo returns to the jungles of Vietnam on a mission to infiltrate an enemy base-camp and rescue the American POWs still held captive there. Set around three years after 'First Blood', Rambo is released from prison to search for American POWs held by the Vietnamese. He is only allowed to photograph the POWs and not engage in combat. Rambo reluctantly agrees and parachutes into the Vietnamese jungle with minimal equipment. He meets a native girl, Co-Bao, and together they navigate the dangers of the jungle to rescue the POWs. Rambo faces betrayal, torture, and intense battles, but ultimately succeeds in his mission and escapes with the POWs. In the end, he confronts Murdock and demands that the remaining POWs be rescued. Rambo walks away, seeking to live his life day by day.
During World War II, Allied prisoners of war in a German camp plan a large-scale escape. The prisoners, with their diverse skills and experience, work together to dig tunnels, forge documents, and gather intelligence in their mission for freedom. As they face challenges and setbacks, their determination remains unwavering.
In a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania, the lives of several friends are impacted and disrupted by the Vietnam War. They prepare for military service and experience the challenges of the war. The story follows their relationships, weddings, hunting trips, and the brutal realities of war. It delves into themes of friendship, love, grief, and the psychological toll of war, creating a gripping and emotional narrative.
When her 80-year-old husband George dies, Helena asks her granddaughter to delve into the mystery surrounding George's friend Alfred's early demise. Alfred died in a WWII prison camp where both friends were imprisoned. The search for the truth unleashes an eruption of repressed emotions in three generations of the De Keyser family, gin distillers in Hasselt.
In "Missing in Action," a Vietnam War veteran, Colonel James Braddock, goes on a mission to rescue American prisoners of war who are still being held captive in Vietnam. With the help of a beautiful photojournalist, Braddock faces dangerous jungle warfare and government cover-ups to bring his fellow soldiers home.
In 1944, a courageous group of Russian soldiers plan a daring escape from a Nazi concentration camp. With the help of a T-34 tank, they must navigate treacherous obstacles and face the dangers of war to regain their freedom and fight for their country.
During the Vietnam War, a US fighter pilot, Dieter Dengler, is shot down over Laos and must endure the hardships of survival and captivity in a prison camp. Determined to escape, Dengler plans an elaborate getaway with fellow American prisoners, facing dangers and challenges at every turn. With bravery and resourcefulness, Dengler manages to outsmart his captors and ultimately find his way back home.
During the American Civil War, a group of Union soldiers escape from a Confederate prison camp and end up on a mysterious island. They encounter various challenges and creatures while trying to survive and find a way back home.
Set during World War II, a group of American soldiers embark on a dangerous rescue mission to save their fellow soldiers from the brutal Japanese prison camp.
P.O.W. was a television series consisting of 6 episodes, broadcast on ITV in 2003. The series starred James D'Arcy and Joe Absolom. The drama series is based on true stories, set in Germany in the year 1940 and follows the character of Jim Caddon as he is captured after his plane crashes during a bombing raid over Normandy. In contrast to previous entries in the World War Two prison escape genre such as The Colditz Story, it concentrated on escape attempts by other ranks rather than officers. The series was filmed in Lithuania and first broadcast on television on 10 October 2003. A second series has not been commissioned, though ITV followed it with several other World War Two dramas including Colditz and Island at War. The title "P.O.W." stands for "prisoner of war".
After receiving information that their sons are still alive and held captive as POWs in Laos, a group of Vietnam War veterans reunite and undertake a dangerous and unauthorized mission to rescue them.
Set during World War II, Colditz follows the lives of Allied prisoners of war held at Colditz Castle in Germany. The series focuses on their numerous escape attempts and the challenges they face. The story highlights the resilience and determination of these prisoners in the face of adversity.
Meet the real-life airmen who inspired Masters of the Air as they share the harrowing and transformative events of the 100th Bomb Group.
Katyn is a movie based on the true story of the Katyn massacre that took place in Poland during World War II. It portrays the tragic events and the impact it had on the Polish people.
History's Lost and Found is a television show from the History Channel first aired in 1999. Each episode is divided into different segments concerning a different "lost" item or artifact from history. Most of the time, the segments do not relate. Each segment runs around 7 minutes and in this time we learn the history, of several famous lost artifacts such as the flags from the Battle of Iwo Jima, and other not so famous artifacts like the first TV Dinner tray. Each segment ends with information on where this item is located. Some segments were reused in other episodes. Episodes of the show were released on VHS in 2001 and the first episode has been released on DVD. 2000 was the big year for the series as most of the episodes were created and aired during that year, but a few new episodes aired 4 years later in 2004. The series is based on the book "Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones and Einstein's Brain" by Harvey Rachlin. The series was produced by Atlas Media Corporation. Executive Producer: Bruce David Klein
Based on the true story of Bert Trautmann, a German soldier captured by the British during World War II who went on to become a soccer legend, this movie explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and overcoming adversity. Trautmann's journey from enemy prisoner to beloved goalie for Manchester City is a testament to the power of determination and the human spirit.
During World War II, a group of American prisoners of war in a German camp become suspicious that one of their own is a traitor. They work together to uncover the identity of the informer while also planning an escape.
Set during the Civil War in Virginia, Shenandoah follows a widowed father and his family as they struggle to stay neutral amidst the conflict around them. With their crops and livestock threatened by both Union and Confederate soldiers, the family faces difficult choices and heartbreaking losses.
Six young Australians go to war, full of confidence and bravado. They land in Singapore in 1942, just in time for surrender. With 15,000 others, they are marched off to Changi prison camp. Together, the six boys survive three and a half years of incarceration. Almost sixty years later, the six prepare to get together for what may be their last hurrah.