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The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

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The One That Got Away
1957 1h 51m6.8

The One That Got Away

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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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DirectorRoy Ward Baker
ScreenplayHoward Clewes
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 22, 1957
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 51m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.1 / 10
Votes56
GenresWar, Drama
StudioJulian Wintle Productions, The Rank Organisation

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Cast

Hardy Krüger

Hardy Krüger

Franz von Werra

Colin Gordon

Colin Gordon

Army Interrogator

Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

R.A.F. Interrogator

Terence Alexander

Terence Alexander

R.A.F. Intelligence Officer

Jack Gwillim

Jack Gwillim

Commandant, Grizedale

Andrew Faulds

Andrew Faulds

Lieutenant, Grizedale

Julian Somers

Julian Somers

Booking Clerk

Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

Duty Officer, Hucknall

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Harry Lockart

German Prisoner

Robert Crewdson

Robert Crewdson

German Prisoner

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George Mikell

German Prisoner

George Roubicek

George Roubicek

German Prisoner

John Van Eyssen

John Van Eyssen

German Prisoner

Richard Marner

Richard Marner

German Prisoner

Frederick Jaeger

Frederick Jaeger

German Prisoner

Paul Hansard

Paul Hansard

German Prisoner

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Peggy Ann Clifford

Train Conductor

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Robert Cawdron

Officer on Horseback

Bernard Horsfall

Bernard Horsfall

Lieutenant - Kent

Glyn Houston

Glyn Houston

Harry 'Hurricane'

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Second Detective

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Robert Raglan

Bystander

Michael Ripper

Michael Ripper

The Corporal who Frisks Franz

Norman Rossington

Norman Rossington

Sergeant - Swanick

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Reg Thomason

German Prisoner of War

Frank Williams

Frank Williams

Station Porter

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Reed De Rouen

Canadian Truck Driver

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Jack Carter

Soldier (uncredited)

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Howard Lang

Sergeant - Welsh Guards (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The One That Got Away

Where can I watch The One That Got Away?

The One That Got Away (1957) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1957) was directed by Roy Ward Baker. The film is a War, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 51m, rated 6.8/10.

How long is The One That Got Away?

The One That Got Away runs 1h 51m (111 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.8/10 from 56 votes. Genre: War, Drama.

Is The One That Got Away worth watching?

The One That Got Away is rated 6.8/10 by 56 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for War and Drama fans.