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The One That Got Away poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.2 / 100
1957·Adventure / Drama / War·1h 51m

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

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.

Above the Line
Roy Ward Baker·DirectorHoward Clewes·WriterJames Leasor·NovelEric Cross·Director of PhotographyHubert Clifford·MusicSidney Hayers·Editor
Cast
Hardy Krüger·Franz von WerraColin Gordon·Army InterrogatorMichael Goodliffe·R.A.F. InterrogatorTerence Alexander·R.A.F. Intelligence OfficerJack Gwillim·Commandant, GrizedaleAndrew Faulds·Lieutenant, GrizedaleJulian Somers·Booking ClerkAlec McCowen·Duty Officer, HucknallHarry Lockart·German PrisonerRobert Crewdson·German Prisoner
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Roy Ward Baker·Director
Writing· 3
Howard Clewes·WriterJames Leasor·NovelKendal Burt·Novel
Camera· 2
Eric Cross·Director of PhotographyRay Sturgess·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Sidney Hayers·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Hubert Clifford·MusicRoy Fry·Sound EditorArthur Ridout·Sound EditorGordon K. McCallum·Sound RecordistC. C. Stevens·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 3
Anthony Mendleson·Costume DesignEdward Carrick·Art DirectionGeorge Claff·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Julian Wintle·Producer
By the Numbers
75.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The One That Got Away's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F7D7E0
#FFFFFF
#E08090
Mood
Lighthearted, Romantic, Cheerful
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features four individuals, one man and three women, positioned across the top half of a pink background. Below them, the title "THE One THAT Got Away”

romance
Key Elements
Stars GraphicClouds GraphicHearts GraphicAbstract Geometric Shapes GraphicFlower GraphicLeaf Branch Graphic
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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