THE BLOCKHOUSE [IMPORT]

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• Release Year: 1974
• Genre: Drama, War
• Plot: What if you survived a bombing but no one knew? Based on a harrowing true story from World War II, The Blockhouse paints an indelible picture of the psychology of despair. Starring screen legend Peter Sellers (Dr. Strangelove) in a rare dramatic role, 'this real-life horror story' (Monthly Film Bulletin) captivates as it chills.; ; The Allied bombardment of Normandy sends seven forced laborers into a concrete bunker. At first, they are ecstatic to discover a plethora of food, wine, candles and other necessities — until they realize they are completely trapped. As time passes, fear gives way to boredom, which in turn gives way to despondency. Each man struggles to keep a grip on his sanity and maintain hope, but can there be a rescue if no one knows you're alive?
• Cast: Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp, Per Oscarsson, Peter Vaughan, Nicholas Jones, Leon Lissek, Alfred Lynch, Clive Rees, Jean Paul Clebert, John Gould
• Director: Clive Rees
• Runtime: 1:32
• Company: MGM (Video & DVD)
• Media Format: Movie