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The One That Got Away

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7.0/10 • 50

1957-11-221h 51m

WarDrama

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.

Directors
Roy Ward Baker
Writters
Howard Clewes
Editors
Howard Clewes, Sidney Hayers

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  1. Hardy Krüger

    Hardy Krüger

    Franz von Werra

  2. Colin Gordon

    Colin Gordon

    Army Interrogator

  3. Michael Goodliffe

    Michael Goodliffe

    R.A.F. Interrogator

  4. Terence Alexander

    Terence Alexander

    R.A.F. Intelligence Officer

  5. Jack Gwillim

    Jack Gwillim

    Commandant, Grizedale

  6. Andrew Faulds

    Andrew Faulds

    Lieutenant, Grizedale

  7. Julian Somers

    Julian Somers

    Booking Clerk

  8. Alec McCowen

    Alec McCowen

    Duty Officer, Hucknall

  9. Harry Lockart

    Harry Lockart

    German Prisoner

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CinemaSerf

Apr 4, 2022

7/10

Hardy Kruger is really good in this wartime adventure film. His portrayal of the real life Franz von Werra, the only German PoW to escape internment from the UK during WWII gives us some idea of the sheer determination of a man who tried, repeatedly, to gain his freedom before embarking on a tour of just about every nation on Earth to get back to Germany. He starts by making his captors a promise that he will escape in six months, and they just put that down to his Nazi superiority complex. Soon, though, they realise he is a clever and ingenious fellow who lacks nothing by way of cunning - despite the difficulties he faces. It's maybe a little bit long, but for the most part Kruger holds it together really effectively. Despite not being on our side, so to speak, as the film gathers momentum it is difficult not to respect the man and his achievements, particularly as it is not just his enemies that are after him, but the weather and terrain are also conspiring effectively against him too. The supporting cast - Michael Goodliffe and Colin Gordon especially - work well; the photography (Sweden not Canada) looks good; the dialogue is frequently quite pithy and by the end, well I rather liked the fellow!

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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