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The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away
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The One That Got Away

1957
Directed byRoy Ward Baker
1h 51m

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.

CAST
Hardy KrügerFranz von WerraColin GordonArmy InterrogatorMichael GoodliffeR.A.F. Interrogator
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Jack GwillimCommandant, Grizedale
Andrew FauldsLieutenant, Grizedale
Julian SomersBooking Clerk
Alec McCowenDuty Officer, Hucknall
Harry LockartGerman Prisoner
Robert CrewdsonGerman Prisoner
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WarDrama
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
Julian Wintle ProductionsThe Rank Organisation
RATING
6.8

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