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.
| Year | 1953 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, War |
| Director | Billy Wilder |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (653 votes) |
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The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Billy Wilder
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
William Holden
Sgt. J.J. Sefton
Robert Strauss
Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa
Don Taylor
Lt. James Dunbar
Otto Preminger
Oberst von Scherbach
Harvey Lembeck
Sgt. Harry Shapiro
Richard Erdman
Sgt. 'Hoffy' Hoffman
Peter Graves
Sgt. Frank Price
Neville Brand
Duke
Sig Ruman
Sgt. Johann Sebastian Schulz
Michael Moore
Sgt. Manfredi
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