Based on fingerprint evidence, Benucci charges Captain Roger Byfold (Donald Houston) with the murder of Coutoules. It is obvious to the POWs that, although Byfold is completely innocent, Benucci will ensure he is found guilty and executed. The escape committee develops a desperate plan to get Byfold and two other officers (played by Peter Jones and Michael Wilding) out of the camp before Byfold goes on trial.
Following analysis of fingerprint evidence, Benucci accuses Captain Roger Byfold (Donald Houston) of the killing of Coutoules. It is evident to the POWs that, despite Byfold's complete innocence, Benucci will ensure he is convicted and executed. The escape committee concocts a daring plan to rescue Byfold and two other officers (played by Peter Jones and Michael Wilding) from the camp before Byfold's trial.