Stalag 17(1953)
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Stalag 17 Synopsis
After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barracks black marketeer J.J. Sefton is suspected of being an informer.
Stalag 17 (1953) is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Billy Wilder, released on May 29, 1953 with a runtime of 2h. It stars William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger and Robert Strauss. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 682 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Writers:
- Edmund Trzcinski, Donald Bevan, Edwin Blum
- Producers:
- Billy Wilder
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,661,530
- Revenue:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Stalag 17 (1953) Trailer
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Stalag 17 Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Holden
as J.J. Sefton
Don Taylor
as James Dunbar
Otto Preminger
as Oberst von Scherbach
Robert Strauss
as Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa
Harvey Lembeck
as Harry Shapiro
Richard Erdman
as Hoffy Hoffman
Peter Graves
as Frank Price
Neville Brand
as Duke
Sig Ruman
as Johann Schulz
Michael Moore
as Manfredi
Peter Baldwin
as Johnson
Robinson Stone
as Joey
Key crew
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by Edmund Trzcinski, Donald Bevan and Edwin Blum, produced by Billy Wilder.
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Stalag 17 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 682 ratings.
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Stalag 17 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stalag 17 online?
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Stalag 17 (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Stalag 17?
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The main cast of Stalag 17 (1953) includes William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss and Harvey Lembeck. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stalag 17 released?
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Stalag 17 was released on May 29, 1953 and runs for 2h.
Is Stalag 17 worth watching?
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Stalag 17 (1953) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 682 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stalag 17?
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