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.
Based on fingerprint evidence, Benucci indicts Captain Roger Byfold (Donald Houston) for the murder of Coutoules. It is apparent to the POWs that, although Byfold is entirely blameless, Benucci will ensure he is found guilty and executed. The escape committee develops a hazardous plan to liberate Byfold and two other officers (played by Peter Jones and Michael Wilding) from the camp before Byfold's trial.