In1953, however, the famed writer-directorBilly Wilderwent in a slightly different direction with his unique POW film.

Stalag 17starsWilliam Holdenand is as thrilling a POW film as there ever has been.

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“Well, no director’s perfect!”

Stalag 17is available to stream on Apple TV+ in the U.S. As tensions rise, one cynical inmate, seizing lucrative opportunities, becomes enmeshed in uncovering the truth.

The film deftly balances suspense, humor, and survival within the camp’s confines.

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In a World War II German POW camp, American sergeants suspect a spy in their midst after repeated escape attempts fail. As tensions rise, one cynical inmate, seizing lucrative opportunities, becomes enmeshed in uncovering the truth. The film deftly balances suspense, humor, and survival within the camp’s confines.

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Stalag 17