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The One That Got Away
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The One That Got Away

1957-11-22 · 111 min · ★ 6.8

War · Drama

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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Production details

Directors
Roy Ward Baker
Production companies
Julian Wintle Productions, The Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hardy KrügerHardy KrügerFranz von Werra
Colin GordonColin GordonArmy Interrogator
Michael GoodliffeMichael GoodliffeR.A.F. Interrogator
Terence AlexanderTerence AlexanderR.A.F. Intelligence Officer
Jack GwillimJack GwillimCommandant, Grizedale
Andrew FauldsAndrew FauldsLieutenant, Grizedale
Julian SomersJulian SomersBooking Clerk
Alec McCowenAlec McCowenDuty Officer, Hucknall
Harry LockartGerman Prisoner
Robert CrewdsonRobert CrewdsonGerman Prisoner
George MikellGeorge MikellGerman Prisoner
George RoubicekGeorge RoubicekGerman Prisoner
John Van EyssenJohn Van EyssenGerman Prisoner
Richard MarnerRichard MarnerGerman Prisoner
Frederick JaegerFrederick JaegerGerman Prisoner
Paul HansardPaul HansardGerman Prisoner
Peggy Ann CliffordTrain Conductor
Robert CawdronOfficer on Horseback
Bernard HorsfallBernard HorsfallLieutenant - Kent
Glyn HoustonGlyn HoustonHarry 'Hurricane'

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