L'évadé du camp 1 (1957)

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Hardy Krüger

Franz von Werra

Colin Gordon

Army Interrogator

Michael Goodliffe

R.A.F. Interrogator

Terence Alexander

R.A.F. Intelligence Officer

Jack Gwillim

Commandant, Grizedale

Andrew Faulds

Lieutenant Singleton, Grizedale

Julian Somers

Booking Clerk

Alec McCowen

Duty Officer, Hucknall

Harry Lockart

German Prisoner (Karl)

Robert Crewdson

German Prisoner

George Mikell

German Prisoner

George Roubicek

German Prisoner

John Van Eyssen

German Prisoner

Frederick Jaeger

German Prisoner (Wagner)

Richard Marner

German Prisoner (Manhard)

Paul Hansard

German Prisoner

John Adams

Soldier
(uncredited)

Gerald Andersen

Adjutant - Swanwick
(uncredited)

Director
- Roy Ward Baker
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Trivia
The Hawker Hurricane that von Werra tries to steal still flies as part of the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Goofs
When Von Werra ducks beside the ice-covered road to avoid a car, the car is an early 1950's Chrysler product, even though the story is set in the winter of 1940-41.

Quotes
Franz von Werra: Does nobody speak in this country?

Crazy credits
Closing credits epilogue: Despite the efforts of the Canadian Government to obtain his return, and of the United States Authorities to hold him, Von Werra crossed the border into Mexico. Travelling by way of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and Spain, he reached Berlin on 18th April. 1941. On October 25th of the same year, while on patrol, his plane was seen to dive into the sea. No trace of Von Werra was found.

Connections
Featured in PROFILE: Hardy Kruger (1978)

Soundtracks
Muss i denn, muss i denn zum Städtele hinaus
(uncredited)
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This film is about a German prisoner of war in the World War II, who strives to escape back to Germany.

Despite being made fifty years ago, "The One That Got Away" is very watchable and suspenseful even in modern day standards. The plot is well written, despite giving away what happens in the movie title, it is still thrilling and suspenseful throughout the movie. I admire Franz's determination and courage to escape, and I am surprised by the other prisoners of war's cooperation in his plans even though they are not escaping. Humanity through harsh times is well depicted in here, touching one's soul and inspiring others to treasure life.