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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Metacritic69/100
59 audience votes
Key crew
- Roy Ward BakerDirector
- Howard ClewesWriter
Cast
- 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
- George MikellGerman Prisoner
- George RoubicekGerman Prisoner
Stills
Themes
black and white