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The One That Got Away(1957)

6.8(58)1h 51m1957-11-22

WarDrama

Overview

Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World War.

Director:: Roy Ward Baker
Writers:: Howard Clewes, James Leasor, Kendal Burt
Producers:: Julian Wintle
Cinematographer:: Eric Cross
Production:: Julian Wintle Productions, The Rank Organisation
Status:: Released

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Cast

Hardy Krüger

Hardy Krüger

Franz von Werra

Colin Gordon

Colin Gordon

Army Interrogator

Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

R.A.F. Interrogator

Terence Alexander

Terence Alexander

R.A.F. Intelligence Officer

Jack Gwillim

Jack Gwillim

Commandant, Grizedale

Andrew Faulds

Andrew Faulds

Lieutenant, Grizedale

Julian Somers

Julian Somers

Booking Clerk

Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

Duty Officer, Hucknall

Harry Lockart

Harry Lockart

German Prisoner

Robert Crewdson

Robert Crewdson

German Prisoner

George Mikell

George Mikell

German Prisoner

George Roubicek

George Roubicek

German Prisoner