Stalag 17
"The star-spangled, laugh-loaded salute to our P.W. heroes!"
Originally released in 1953. Stalag 17 is a comedy/drama film. directed by Billy Wilder. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring William Holden, Robert Strauss, and Don Taylor
Synopsis
After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barracks black marketeer J.J. Sefton is suspected of being an informer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (645 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
6.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Holden
as Sgt. J.J. Sefton
Robert Strauss
as Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa
Don Taylor
as Lt. James Dunbar
Otto Preminger
as Oberst von Scherbach
Harvey Lembeck
as Sgt. Harry Shapiro
Richard Erdman
as Sgt. 'Hoffy' Hoffman
Peter Graves
as Sgt. Frank Price
Neville Brand
as Duke
Sig Ruman
as Sgt. Johann Sebastian Schulz
Michael Moore
as Sgt. Manfredi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,661,530
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stalag 17 about?
After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barracks black marketeer J.J. Sefton is suspected of being an informer.
Who directed Stalag 17?
Stalag 17 was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Stalag 17?
Stalag 17 has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Stalag 17 released?
Stalag 17 was released on May 29, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stalag 17?
The main cast of Stalag 17 includes William Holden, Robert Strauss, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Harvey Lembeck.
Is Stalag 17 worth watching?
Stalag 17 has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 645 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.