The One That Got Away

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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Release date

22 Nov 1957

Runtime

1 h 51 min

• TMDB 6.8

Genres

• War
• Drama

Director

Roy Ward Baker

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Hardy Krügeras Franz von WerraColin Gordonas Army InterrogatorMichael Goodliffeas R.A.F. InterrogatorTerence Alexanderas R.A.F. Intelligence OfficerJack Gwillimas Commandant, GrizedaleAndrew Fauldsas Lieutenant, GrizedaleJulian Somersas Booking ClerkAlec McCowenas Duty Officer, HucknallHLHarry Lockartas German PrisonerRobert Crewdsonas German Prisoner

Writers

HCHoward Clewes

Cinematography

ECEric Cross

Studios

JWJulian Wintle ProductionsTRThe Rank Organisation

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