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.
The One That Got Away (1957) is a war and drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker, released on November 22, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, Michael Goodliffe and Terence Alexander. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
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Hardy Krüger
as Franz von Werra
Colin Gordon
as Army Interrogator
Michael Goodliffe
as R.A.F. Interrogator
Terence Alexander
as R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
Jack Gwillim
as Commandant, Grizedale
Andrew Faulds
as Lieutenant, Grizedale
Julian Somers
as Booking Clerk
Alec McCowen
as Duty Officer, Hucknall
Harry Lockart
as German Prisoner
Robert Crewdson
as German Prisoner
George Mikell
as German Prisoner
George Roubicek
as German Prisoner
Directed by Roy Ward Baker, written by Howard Clewes, James Leasor and Kendal Burt, produced by Julian Wintle.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 59 ratings.
Hardy Kruger is really good in this wartime adventure film. His portrayal of the real life Franz von Werra, the only German PoW to escape internment from the UK during WWII gives us some idea of the sheer determination of a man who tried, repeatedly, to gain his freedom before embarking on a tour of just about every nation on Earth to get back to Germany. He starts by making his captors a promise that he will…
Reviewed on April 4, 2022
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The main cast of The One That Got Away (1957) includes Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, Michael Goodliffe, Terence Alexander and Jack Gwillim. The film was directed by Roy Ward Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The One That Got Away was released on November 22, 1957 and runs for 1h 51m.
The One That Got Away (1957) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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