The One That Got Away (1958)

  • NR
  • 04/22/1958 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 1h 51m

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.

Roy Ward Baker

Director

Howard Clewes

Writer

James Leasor

Novel

Kendal Burt

Novel

Cast

Hardy Krüger's headshot

Hardy Krüger

Franz von Werra
Colin Gordon's headshot

Colin Gordon

Army Interrogator
Michael Goodliffe's headshot

Michael Goodliffe

R.A.F. Interrogator
Terence Alexander's headshot

Terence Alexander

R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
Jack Gwillim's headshot

Jack Gwillim

Commandant, Grizedale
Andrew Faulds's headshot

Andrew Faulds

Lieutenant, Grizedale
Julian Somers's headshot

Julian Somers

Booking Clerk
Alec McCowen's headshot

Alec McCowen

Duty Officer, Hucknall

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