Question 1

Which real-life U-boat commander inspired the character of Willi Schlueter in The McKenzie Break?

Accepted Answer

The character is based on Otto Kretschmer, who co-ordinated a partially successful escape from Canada's Bowmanville POW Camp 30 in September 1943.

Question 2

Where was The McKenzie Break filmed despite being set in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Though set in Scotland, the film was predominantly filmed in Ireland, with the finale shot at Bonmahon, County Waterford.

Question 3

Who plays the German U-boat commander Kapitän zur See Willi Schluetter?

Accepted Answer

Helmut Griem plays Kapitän zur See Willi Schluetter.

Question 4

What is the premise of The McKenzie Break?

Accepted Answer

A German U-Boat commander plans a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland.

Question 5

Which multinational cast and crew contributed to The McKenzie Break?

Accepted Answer

The film had British, American, and German players, produced and directed by Americans, and made on location in Ireland.

The McKenzie Break

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