USA,
1953, 120 min
Directed by:
Billy WilderScreenplay:
Billy WilderCinematography:
Ernest LaszloComposer:
Franz WaxmanCast:
William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss, Harvey Lembeck, Richard Erdman, Peter Graves, Neville Brand, Sig Ruman, Michael Moore (more)VOD (1)
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Academy Award winners William Holden and Billy Wilder reunited for this gripping World War II comedy/drama set in a notorious German prison camp. Holden portrays the jaded, scheming Sergeant J. J. Sefton - a prisoner at the who spends his days dreaming up rackets and trading with the Germans for special privileges. When two captives are killed in an escape attempt, it becomes obvious that there may be a spy amongst the soldiers. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1954 - William Holden (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1954 - Billy Wilder (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1954 - Robert Strauss (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1953 - William Holden (Best Actor)