In 1944, a group of prisoners in camp Marlag โOโ believe they have an informer among them after a series of failed escape attempts. Former artist Lieutenant Geoffrey Ainsworth (Anthony Steel) devises a plan to create a papier mรขchรฉ dummy, which they christen Albert, to cover an escapeeโs absence and fool the German guards at roll call. But will Albertโs presence be enough to secure their escape?
Lewis Gilbert directs this British war drama starring Anthony Steel.