The One That Got Away
Originally released in 1957. The One That Got Away is a war/drama film. directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Starring Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, and Michael Goodliffe
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hardy Krüger
as Franz von Werra
Colin Gordon
as Army Interrogator
Michael Goodliffe
as R.A.F. Interrogator
Terence Alexander
as R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
Jack Gwillim
as Commandant, Grizedale
Andrew Faulds
as Lieutenant, Grizedale
Julian Somers
as Booking Clerk
Alec McCowen
as Duty Officer, Hucknall
Harry Lockart
as German Prisoner
Robert Crewdson
as German Prisoner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Julian Wintle Productions
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
How long is The One That Got Away?
The One That Got Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The One That Got Away released?
The One That Got Away was released on November 22, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The One That Got Away?
The main cast of The One That Got Away includes Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, Michael Goodliffe, Terence Alexander, Jack Gwillim.