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Stalag 17 (1953)
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When two escaping American World War II prisoners are killed, the German POW camp barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer. Director:Billy WilderWriters:Billy Wilder (written for the screen by), Edwin Blum (written for the screen by), and 2 more credits » |
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Title: Stalag 17 (1953)
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William Holden | ... | |
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Don Taylor | ... | |
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Otto Preminger | ... | |
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Robert Strauss | ... |
Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa
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Harvey Lembeck | ... |
Sgt. Harry Shapiro
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Richard Erdman | ... | |
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Peter Graves | ... |
Sgt. Price
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Neville Brand | ... |
Duke
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Sig Ruman | ... | |
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Michael Moore | ... |
Sgt. Manfredi
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Peter Baldwin | ... |
Sgt. Johnson
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Robinson Stone | ... |
Joey
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Robert Shawley | ... |
Sgt. 'Blondie' Peterson
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William Pierson | ... | |
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Gil Stratton | ... |
Sgt. Clarence Harvey 'Cookie' Cook
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It's a dreary Christmas 1944 for the American POWs in Stalag 17. For the men in Barracks 4, all Sergeants, they have to deal with another problem - there seems to be a security leak. The Germans always seem to be forewarned about escapes and in the most recent attempt the two men, Manfredi and Johnson, walked straight into a trap and were killed. For some in Barracks 4, especially the loud-mouthed Duke, the leaker is obvious: J.J. Sefton a wheeler-dealer who doesn't hesitate to trade with the guards and who has acquired goods and privileges that no other prisoner seems to have. Sefton denies giving the Germans any information and makes it quite clear that he has no intention of ever trying to escape. He plans to to ride out the war in what little comfort he can arrange, but it doesn't extend to spying for the Germans. As tensions mount and a mob mentality takes root, it becomes... Written by garykmcd
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Hilarious, heart-tugging! You'll laugh...you'll cry...you'll cheer William Holden in his great Academy Award role! (from reissue print ad)Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
(Brazil) See more »Also Known As:
Infierno en la tierra See more »Filming Locations:
John Show Ranch, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,661,530 (estimated)Gross:
$10,000,000 (Worldwide) (January 1955)Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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(1923) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Archer
Lyrics by Harlan Thompson
Played on a record and sung by Ross Bagdasarian
Played also as dance music
Sung a bit by Robert Strauss See more »
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Cameo: [Ross Bagdasarian, creator of Alvin & the Chipmunks] uncredited soldier singing at the Christmas Party. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Just before Sefton reveals the spy, he throws an open jackknife onto the table and says, "Here's the knife to do it with. Only make sure you got the right throat." The knife quivers and barely sticks in the table. Shortly after, the knife is stuck firmly in the table, more upright. See more »Quotes
Sefton: There are two people in this barracks who know I didn't do it. Me and the guy that did do it.See more »
Soundtracks
"I Love You (Je t'aime)"(1923) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Archer
Lyrics by Harlan Thompson
Played on a record and sung by Ross Bagdasarian
Played also as dance music
Sung a bit by Robert Strauss See more »
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