Directed by Leopold Lindtberg
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
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Two Allied prisoners being transported across Italy by train escape during an attack. The young American and British soldiers decide to try to make it to freedom in Switzerland. The seek refuge in a Catholic church near the border, along with Jews and other soldiers. The final stretch is a harrowing mountain crossing on foot. The Germans are rarely seen, which adds to the tension. The dialogue is in numerous languages, which might add authenticity, but the subtitles are lacking and give the film a talky feel. Characters are too often stereotypes based on their nationality.
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