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The One That Got Away (1957)
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2 December 1957 (Sweden) morePlot:
This is the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war taken in Britain... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Prisoner Of War
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German
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WWII
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Escape
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Suspenseful more (22 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Hardy Krüger | ... | Franz von Werra | |
| Michael Goodliffe | ... | RAF Interrogator | |
| Colin Gordon | ... | Army Interrogator | |
| Alec McCowen | ... | Duty Officer, Hucknall | |
| Terence Alexander | ... | RAF Intelligence Officer | |
| Jack Gwillim | ... | Commandant, Grizedale | |
| Andrew Faulds | ... | Lieutenant, Grizedale | |
| Julian Somers | ... | Booking Clerk | |
| Harry Lockart | ... | German Prisoner | |
| Robert Crewdson | ... | German Prisoner | |
| George Mikell | ... | German Prisoner | |
| George Roubicek | ... | German Prisoner | |
| John Van Eyssen | ... | German Prisoner | |
| Frederick Jaeger | ... | German Prisoner | |
| Richard Marner | ... | German Prisoner |
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106 min | UK:111 minCountry:
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Fun Stuff
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Hardy Krüger was only cast after a couple of British A list actors had passed. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: When Von Werra ducks beside the ice-covered road to avoid a car, the car is an early '50's Chrysler product, even though the story is set in the winter of 1940-41. moreQuotes:
Franz von Werra: Hello, RAF intelligence? Hello, RAF. I'm looking for the microphone hidden near the window of my room. This is Oberluetnant Von Werra calling the RAF, are you recieving me? Werra calling and testing. moreFAQ
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This film is about a German prisoner of war in the World War II, who strives to escape back to Germany.
Despite being made fifty years ago, "The One That Got Away" is very watchable and suspenseful even in modern day standards. The plot is well written, despite giving away what happens in the movie title, it is still thrilling and suspenseful throughout the movie. I admire Franz's determination and courage to escape, and I am surprised by the other prisoners of war's cooperation in his plans even though they are not escaping. Humanity through harsh times is well depicted in here, touching one's soul and inspiring others to treasure life.