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The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

19576.81h 51m

Overview

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.

Directed by Roy Ward Baker
Written by James Leasor, Howard Clewes, Kendal Burt
Produced by Julian Wintle
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Top Cast

Hardy Krüger

Hardy Krüger

Franz von Werra

Colin Gordon

Colin Gordon

Army Interrogator

Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

R.A.F. Interrogator

Terence Alexander

Terence Alexander

R.A.F. Intelligence Officer

Jack Gwillim

Jack Gwillim

Commandant, Grizedale

Andrew Faulds

Andrew Faulds

Lieutenant, Grizedale

Julian Somers

Julian Somers

Booking Clerk

Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

Duty Officer, Hucknall

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Harry Lockart

German Prisoner

Robert Crewdson

Robert Crewdson

German Prisoner

Themes & Keywords

black and white

About The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away is a war, drama film released in 1957 exploring themes of black and white. Directed by Roy Ward Baker, it stars Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, Michael Goodliffe. 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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