Colin Firth: Eric Lomax's experience 'beyond comprehension'

Sarah Montague speaks to Colin Firth about his new role. The actor plays Eric Lomax, the British Army officer who was tortured by his Japanese captors during World War II.

02 December 2013

6 minutes

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