The One That Got Away
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.
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Trailer: The One That Got Away
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-22
Top Cast
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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, Grizedale
Julian Somers
Booking Clerk
Alec McCowen
Duty Officer, Hucknall
Harry Lockart
German Prisoner
Robert Crewdson
German Prisoner
George Mikell
German Prisoner
George Roubicek
German Prisoner
John Van Eyssen
German Prisoner
Richard Marner
German Prisoner
Frederick Jaeger
German Prisoner
Paul Hansard
German Prisoner
Peggy Ann Clifford
Train Conductor
Robert Cawdron
Officer on Horseback
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 20, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Clewes, Kendal Burt, James Leasor
- Original Score
- Hubert Clifford
- Original Title
- The One That Got Away
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Julian Wintle Productions, The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
Howard Clewes, Kendal Burt, James Leasor
Hubert Clifford
Eric Cross
Sidney Hayers
Julian Wintle
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Howard Clewes
Writer
Julian Wintle
Producer
Eric Cross
Director of Photography
Sidney Hayers
Editor
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The One That Got Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The One That Got Away?
The principal cast of The One That Got Away includes Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, Michael Goodliffe, Terence Alexander, Jack Gwillim.
When was The One That Got Away released and how long is it?
The One That Got Away was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The One That Got Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The One That Got Away was composed by Hubert Clifford.
Is The One That Got Away based on a book or true story?
The One That Got Away is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kendal Burt", Novel: "James Leasor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The One That Got Away?
The One That Got Away holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).