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The One That Got Away

1957•1h 51m•★ 6.8•Released

WarDrama

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.

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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.

Movie details

Release date: 1957
Runtime: 1h 51m
Genres: War, Drama
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Roy Ward Baker
Production: Julian Wintle Productions, The Rank Organisation

Cast

Portrait of Hardy Krüger

Hardy Krüger

Franz von Werra

Portrait of Colin Gordon

Colin Gordon

Army Interrogator

Portrait of Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

R.A.F. Interrogator

Portrait of Terence Alexander

Terence Alexander

R.A.F. Intelligence Officer

Portrait of Jack Gwillim

Jack Gwillim

Commandant, Grizedale

Portrait of Andrew Faulds

Andrew Faulds

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Lieutenant, Grizedale

Portrait of Julian Somers

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Booking Clerk

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Duty Officer, Hucknall

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Harry Lockart

German Prisoner

Portrait of Robert Crewdson

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German Prisoner

Portrait of George Mikell

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German Prisoner

Portrait of George Roubicek

George Roubicek

German Prisoner