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Stalag 17

NR19532hBilly Wilder
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 84
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"The star-spangled, laugh-loaded salute to our P.W. heroes!"

After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barracks black marketeer J.J. Sefton is suspected of being an informer.

ComedyDramaWar
ChessEscapeSpyWorld War IiGuardPlantBased On Play Or MusicalBlack And WhiteSecurityChristmas

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stalag 17 (1953) about?

After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barracks black marketeer J.J. Sefton is suspected of being an informer.

Who stars in Stalag 17?

Stalag 17 stars William Holden (J.J. Sefton), Don Taylor (James Dunbar), Otto Preminger (Oberst von Scherbach), Robert Strauss (Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa), Harvey Lembeck (Harry Shapiro). The film was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is Stalag 17?

Stalag 17 has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Is Stalag 17 worth watching?

Stalag 17 holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Comedy, Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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