Tales of Adventure takes to the land and sea, in four epic stories of human survival facing extreme adversity. Go deep inside world wars and behind enemy lines, and follow brave defenders in their quest to survive. Take cover!
Counter-Attack (1945)
During a mission to capture a Nazi officer deep inside enemy-held territory, paratrooper Alexei Kulkov ends up trapped inside the basement of a bombed-out building along with a fellow Russian and eight German soldiers.
Abandon Ship! (1957)
When a luxury liner sinks in the ocean, its lifeboat, built for only nine, is carrying 20 injured passengers. The ship's officer must decide who is to be cast out to sea to give the others the chance to survive.
King Rat (1965)
In Singapore's notorious Changi prison, a cold blooded American wheeler dealer named King, manages to keep himself and his flunkies well-clothed and well-fed. British Army Lieutenant Grey tries to maintain discipline amidst the camp's desperate circumstances, realising he both needs and despises the fast buck operator, King.
The Bridge at Remagen (1969)
During the closing months of WWII, a desperate skirmish transpires between an American lieutenant and a Nazi major as the Allies advance on Remagen and target a strategically located bridge across the Rhine.