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Film / 1957
The One That Got Away
Directed by
Roy Ward Baker
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.
The story
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 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, Hucknall
Harry LockartGerman Prisoner
Robert CrewdsonGerman Prisoner
George MikellGerman Prisoner
George RoubicekGerman Prisoner
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John Van EyssenGerman Prisoner
Richard MarnerGerman Prisoner
Frederick JaegerGerman Prisoner
Paul HansardGerman Prisoner
Peggy Ann CliffordTrain Conductor
Robert CawdronOfficer on Horseback
Bernard HorsfallLieutenant - Kent
Glyn HoustonHarry 'Hurricane'
Stratford JohnsSecond Detective
Robert RaglanBystander
Michael RipperThe Corporal who Frisks Franz
Norman RossingtonSergeant - Swanick
Reg ThomasonGerman Prisoner of War
Frank WilliamsStation Porter
Reed De RouenCanadian Truck Driver
Jack CarterSoldier (uncredited)
Howard LangSergeant - Welsh Guards (uncredited)
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