James Robertson Justice stars in this properly hilarious British comedy classic. During World War II, Justice's snobbish scientist is onboard a bomber flight conducting research when the plane his hit and he parachutes behind German lines. Captured and sent to a P.O.W. camp, a series of misunderstandings lead to his being mistaken for a high-ranking member of the Royal Navy, prompting his good-natured fellow prisoners to carry out an escape for this "V.I.P." at any cost. Over the course of their plotting,the pompous imposter gradually learns to appreciate the noble qualities of his fellow detainees.
James Robertson Justice stars in this properly hilarious British comedy classic. During World War II, Justice's snobbish scientist is onboard a bomber flight conducting research when the plane his hit and he parachutes behind German lines. Captured and sent to a P.O.W. camp, a series of misunderstandings lead to his being mistaken for a high-ranking member of the Royal Navy, prompting his good-natured fellow prisoners to carry out an escape for this "V.I.P." at any cost. Over the course of their plotting,the pompous imposter gradually learns to appreciate the noble qualities of his fellow detainees.
