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Stalag 17 (1953)

โ€œThe star-spangled, laugh-loaded salute to our P.W. heroes!โ€

7.7/10 ยท 690 votes 2h 0m nr ComedyDramaWar

#5 of 16 films from 1953 #151 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Billy Wilder ยท Written by Billy Wilder, Edwin Blum

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Overview

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.

Cast

William Holdenas J.J. Sefton
Don Tayloras James Dunbar
Otto Premingeras Oberst von Scherbach
Robert Straussas Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa
Harvey Lembeckas Harry Shapiro
Richard Erdmanas Hoffy Hoffman
Peter Gravesas Frank Price
Neville Brandas Duke
Sig Rumanas Johann Schulz
Michael Mooreas Manfredi
Peter Baldwinas Johnson
Robinson Stoneas Joey
Robert Shawleyas Blondie Peterson
William Piersonas Marko

Facts

Release dateMay 29, 1953
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 1953 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Drama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$1,661,530
Box office$10,000,000 (6.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0046359

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Questions

How long is Stalag 17?
Stalag 17 runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Stalag 17 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 690 votes, which places it #5 of 16 films released in 1953 in this index (top 75%) and #151 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Stalag 17?
Stalag 17 was directed by Billy Wilder. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Apartment (1960), Witness for the Prosecution (1957).
Who stars in Stalag 17?
William Holden as J.J. Sefton; Don Taylor as James Dunbar; Otto Preminger as Oberst von Scherbach; Robert Strauss as Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa; Harvey Lembeck as Harry Shapiro; Richard Erdman as Hoffy Hoffman.
What is Stalag 17 rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Stalag 17?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23952.

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