Movie
The One That Got Away
19571h 51m6.8 / 10
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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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.
More about The One That Got Away
Cast
Hardy KrügerFranz von Werra
Colin GordonArmy Interrogator
Michael GoodliffeR.A.F. Interrogator
Terence AlexanderR.A.F. Intelligence Officer
Jack GwillimCommandant, Grizedale
Andrew FauldsLieutenant, Grizedale
Julian SomersBooking Clerk
Alec McCowenDuty Officer, HucknallCredits
- Directed by
- Roy Ward Baker
- Written by
- Howard Clewes, James Leasor, Kendal Burt
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Julian Wintle Productions
- The Rank OrganisationUnited Kingdom
Themes
black and white
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