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The One That Got Away
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The One That Got Away

Fri, Nov 22, 1957
  • War
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasTue, Apr 22, 1958
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 22, 1957
  • PhysicalFri, Mar 20, 2015DVD Blu-ray
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Dec 20, 1957
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Hardy Krüger
    Hardy Krüger
    as Franz von Werra
  • Colin Gordon
    Colin Gordon
    as Army Interrogator
  • Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    as R.A.F. Interrogator
  • Terence Alexander
    Terence Alexander
    as R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
  • Jack Gwillim
    Jack Gwillim
    as Commandant, Grizedale
  • Andrew Faulds
    Andrew Faulds
    as Lieutenant, Grizedale
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