---
title: "The McKenzie Break"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mckenzie-break-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45398
imdb_id: "tt0066064"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The McKenzie Break (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The McKenzie Break (also known as Escape).
Year: 1970.
Genre: Action, War, Drama; British war drama.
Director: Lamont Johnson.
Cast: Brian Keith, Helmut Griem, Ian Hendry, Jack Watson.
Writer: William W. Norton.
Producers: Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy.
Format/Style: Filmed in DeLuxe Color.
Runtime: 1h 48m (TMDB), 1h 46m (Rotten Tomatoes).
Rating: PG.
Release Date (US): 10/28/1970.
Plot:
German U-Boat commander plans a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland.
In the closing days of World War II, German prisoners riot in a POW Camp in Scotland.
British Army sends an

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lamont Johnson
- **Networks / Studios**: Levy-Gardner-Laven

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brian Keith** as *Captain Jack Connor*
- **Helmut Griem** as *Kapitänleutnant Willi Schlueter*
- **Ian Hendry** as *Major Perry*
- **Jack Watson** as *General Kerr*
- **Horst Janson** as *Leutnant Neuchl*
- **Patrick O'Connell** as *Sergeant Major Cox*
- **Alexander Allerson** as *Leutnant Wolff*
- **John Abineri** as *Hauptmann Kranz*
- **Constantine Gregory** as *Lieutenant Hall*
- **Tom Kempinski** as *Leutnant Schmidt*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The McKenzie Break online?
The McKenzie Break is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The McKenzie Break worth watching?
The McKenzie Break holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The McKenzie Break and when was it released?
The McKenzie Break is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 1970. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The McKenzie Break?
The McKenzie Break was directed by Lamont Johnson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The McKenzie Break — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45398)
- [The McKenzie Break (1970) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066064/fullcredits/)
- [The McKenzie Break - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_McKenzie_Break)
- [The McKenzie Break (1970) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45398-the-mckenzie-break/cast)
- [The McKenzie Break](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Watch The McKenzie Break (1970) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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