The One That Got Away(1957)
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.
Director
Roy Ward Baker
Studio
Julian Wintle Productions
Cast
Hardy Krüger
as Franz von Werra
Colin Gordon
as Army Interrogator
Michael Goodliffe
as R.A.F. Interrogator
Terence Alexander
as R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
Jack Gwillim
as Commandant, Grizedale
Andrew Faulds
as Lieutenant, Grizedale
Julian Somers
as Booking Clerk
Alec McCowen
as Duty Officer, Hucknall
Harry Lockart
as German Prisoner
Robert Crewdson
as German Prisoner
George Mikell
as German Prisoner
George Roubicek
as German Prisoner
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Julian Wintle Productions • The Rank Organisation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The One That Got Away?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The One That Got Away (1957).
What is The One That Got Away about?▼
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.
Who directed The One That Got Away?▼
The One That Got Away was directed by Roy Ward Baker and released in 1957. It is a war, drama film.
How long is The One That Got Away?▼
The One That Got Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in The One That Got Away?▼
The cast of The One That Got Away includes Hardy Krüger as Franz von Werra, Colin Gordon as Army Interrogator, Michael Goodliffe as R.A.F. Interrogator, Terence Alexander as R.A.F. Intelligence Officer, Jack Gwillim as Commandant, Grizedale and more.
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