Introduced by Barry Norman. Stalag 17
Starring
William Holden
Don Taylor
Otto Preminger.
When two American prisoners, attempting to escape from Stalag 17, run into a German ambush, it becomes clear that one of the men in Barrack 4 must be an informer. The obvious suspect is Sefton, who spends his time trading with the guards and organising gambling among the prisoners.
William Holden won an Oscar for his performance in Billy Wilder's abrasive Second World War comedy-drama.
Screenplay by BILLY WILDER and EDWIN BLUM based on the play by DONALD BEVAN and EDMUND TRZCINSKI
Produced and directed by BILLY WILDER
('The Asphalt Jungle' on New Year's Day at 11.15pm)
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