Question 1

Which real-life German POW inspired 'The One That Got Away'?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German POW captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during WWII.

Question 2

Why did Hardy Krüger move from right to left in the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Roy Ward Baker asked Krüger to move from right to left while other characters moved left to right, so audiences could easily identify von Werra.

Question 3

What real-life aircraft does von Werra try to steal in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Hawker Hurricane that von Werra tries to steal still flies as part of the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Question 4

Which actors turned down the lead role before Hardy Krüger was cast?

Accepted Answer

Hardy Krüger was only cast after Kenneth More and Dirk Bogarde had turned the film down.

Question 5

What was Hardy Krüger's own WWII experience?

Accepted Answer

Hardy Krüger served in the SS during WWII, was captured by the Americans, and escaped on his third attempt.

The One That Got Away

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