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The One That Got Away (1957)

  • Nov 22, 1957
  • 1h 51m

6.8/10

TMDB user score
59 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The One That Got Away is a 1957 war and drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker. Its leading cast includes Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon and Michael Goodliffe. It runs for 1 hour 51 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 51 minutes
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 59 TMDB votes

Trailer

Trailer: The One That Got Away · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The One That Got Away

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Cast

  • Hardy Krüger Franz von Werra
  • Colin Gordon Army Interrogator
  • Michael Goodliffe R.A.F. Interrogator
  • Terence Alexander R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
  • Jack Gwillim Commandant, Grizedale
  • Andrew Faulds Lieutenant, Grizedale
  • Julian Somers Booking Clerk
  • Alec McCowen Duty Officer, Hucknall
  • Harry Lockart German Prisoner
  • Robert Crewdson German Prisoner
  • George Mikell German Prisoner
  • George Roubicek German Prisoner
  • John Van Eyssen German Prisoner
  • Richard Marner German Prisoner
  • Frederick Jaeger German Prisoner
  • Paul Hansard German Prisoner
  • Peggy Ann Clifford Train Conductor
  • Robert Cawdron Officer on Horseback

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