Accession Number | F11538 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 58 min 27 sec |
Object type | To be confirmed |
Physical description | 16mm/b&w/sound |
Maker |
World Wide Pictures |
Place made | United Kingdom |
Date made | 1959 |
Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Captured (C1131)
Description
This film is based on the experiences of members of the Commonweath Contingent of the United Nations Forces who were taken prisoner by the Communists during the Korean war. Shows many of the forms of ill treatment adopted by the Communists to "obtain confessions of war crimes" and military information. Methods used to break morale prior to political indoctrination, including violence and torture. Concludes by showing how effective resistance to these methods can be achieved.