
The One That Got Away(1957)
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.

After assisting the French Underground during WWII, an American Officer is later accused of murder and subversive activities by former colleagues. Based on the actual exploits of Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ortiz.

Cornel Wilde
Peter Forrester

Steve Cochran
Marcel Brevoort

Phyllis Thaxter
Maria

Karl Malden
Maj. Latrec

Paul Picerni
Capt. Armand Dubois

Lester Matthews
Robbins

Dan O'Herlihy
Lt. Duncan

Jay Novello
Herr Bauer

Wilton Graff
Capt. Chiron

Dan Riss
Sergeant
Operation Secret is a war, drama film released in 1952. Directed by Lewis Seiler, it stars Cornel Wilde, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter. After assisting the French Underground during WWII, an American Officer is later accused of murder and subversive activities by former colleagues. Based on the actual exploits of Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ortiz.
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