Classic British WWII Film 'The Wooden Horse' Airing This Weekend
One of the best World War 2 British films ever made is on TV this weekend

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This weekend, viewers can catch the classic British film 'The Wooden Horse,' directed by Jack Lee. Based on Eric Williams' book, it depicts a true escape story of POWs at Stalag Luft III, featuring actors Leo Genn and Anthony Steel.
- 01'The Wooden Horse' was released in 1950 and directed by Jack Lee.
- 02The film is based on Eric Williams' experiences as a World War 2 RAF pilot.
- 03It recounts a true escape attempt by POWs at Stalag Luft III, where the structure was later rebuilt in the British zone.
- 04The film's title references both a gymnast's apparatus used in the escape and the Trojan Horse.
- 05Actor Peter Butterworth, a real-life POW at Stalag Luft III, auditioned for a role but was deemed not heroic enough.
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This weekend, classic cinema enthusiasts can enjoy the British war film 'The Wooden Horse,' directed by Jack Lee and released in 1950. The film is based on Eric Williams' book, recounting his experiences as a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II. It tells the gripping true story of a daring escape attempt by prisoners of war at Stalag Luft III, a German POW camp. The film features performances by Leo Genn, David Tomlinson, and Anthony Steel, who bring to life the harrowing experiences of the POWs. Notably, the title 'The Wooden Horse' refers to both the gymnast's apparatus that the prisoners used to conceal their escape efforts and alludes to the legendary Trojan Horse. Interestingly, Peter Butterworth, who was a POW at Stalag Luft III, auditioned for a role in the film but was turned down for not appearing convincingly heroic or athletic. This film stands out among other World War II narratives, particularly those focusing on British or Allied forces, and remains a significant piece of cinematic history.
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