The Blockhouse(1973)
A true story of perseverance and survival.
The Blockhouse Synopsis
A group of Slave workers, drafted by the Nazis to help construct their coastal defences in 1944, are trapped in an underground bunker when the Allies land at Normandy on D-Day. They find huge stores of food, but not enough candles. The slow dying of the light parallels their increasing boredom, illness, and jealousy during their entrapment. Based on the Novel 'Le Blockhaus' by Jean Paul Clebert
The Blockhouse (1973) is a drama and war film directed by Clive Rees, released on January 1, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp and Peter Vaughan. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Rees
- Writers:
- Jean-Paul Clébert, John Gould, Clive Rees
- Producers:
- Edgar Bronfman Jr., Antony Rufus-Isaacs
- Cinematographer:
- Keith Goddard
- Production:
- Galactacus, The Cannon Group
- Status:
- Released
The Blockhouse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Sellers
as Rouquet
Charles Aznavour
as Visconti
Jeremy Kemp
as Grabinski
Peter Vaughan
as Aufret
Per Oscarsson
as Lund
Nicholas Jones
as Kromer
Leon Lissek
as Kozhek
Alfred Lynch
as Larshen
Key crew
Directed by Clive Rees, written by Jean-Paul Clébert, John Gould and Clive Rees, produced by Edgar Bronfman Jr. and Antony Rufus-Isaacs.
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The Blockhouse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Blockhouse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blockhouse online?
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The Blockhouse (1973) is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Blockhouse?
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The main cast of The Blockhouse (1973) includes Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Vaughan and Per Oscarsson. The film was directed by Clive Rees. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blockhouse released?
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The Blockhouse was released on January 1, 1973 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Blockhouse worth watching?
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The Blockhouse (1973) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.