The One That Got Away
Seen it?1957 | 111 min | War, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Paths of Glory or Devotion, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roy Ward Baker
- 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