The One That Got Away

Nov 22 1957 Not Rated 1h 46m
Adventure, Drama, War

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.

Plot

This is the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war to escape from imprisonment in Britain during the Second World War.

Written by

Howard Clewes, Kendal Burt, James Leasor

Directed by

Roy Ward Baker

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

The Rank Organisation, Julian Wintle Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
2,712
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA