A group of Allied prisoners, led by an American named Ryan, embark on a perilous escape from a German POW camp in Italy, facing numerous challenges as they navigate treacherous terrain and confront internal conflicts.

Von Ryan's Express
During World War II, a clever American prisoner of war masterminds a courageous escape with a group of mainly British fellow captives from a German prison camp, exemplifying remarkable valor and intelligence in the face of extreme hardship.