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starring: William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss, Harvey Lembeckdirected by: Billy Wilder
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780792108283
Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 0792108280
Label: Paramount Books (UT)
Manufacturer: Paramount Books (UT)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount Books (UT)
Release Date: October 22, 1996
Running Time: 120 minutes
Sales Rank: 8215
Studio: Paramount Books (UT)
Theatrical Release Date: 1953
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
Black comedy and suspenseful action inside a German POW camp during World War II--a setting that was later borrowed for the TV sitcom Hogan's Heroes. The great director Billy Wilder adapted the hit stage play, applying his own wicked sense of humor to the apparently bleak subject matter. William Holden plays an antisocial grouse amid a gang of wisecracking though indomitable American prisoners. Because of his bitter cynicism, Holden is suspected by the others of being an informer to the Germans, an accusation he must deal with in his own crafty way. Holden, who had delivered a brilliant performance for Wilder in Sunset Boulevard, won the 1953 Best Actor Oscar for Stalag 17. Very much his equal, however, is Otto Preminger, an accomplished director himself, who plays the strict, sneering camp commandant. --Robert Horton
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A Classic
If you like a little comedy mixed in with a war movie then here you go. This takes place in a German POW camp, Stalag 17. ofcourse the major things to do are to survive and escape. Watchi how these men band together and make that happen.
Rating:  - It lacks the pristine quality of most Wilder's other work, but it's still worth the time...
So, I've mentioned in a few reviews already that I am becoming quite the Billy Wilder fan. For the most part I am just in love with all of his films. In all honesty, the only one of those that I've seen that was less than impressive to me was `The Seven Year Itch'. Sadly, `Stalag 17', while not as bad as the aforementioned, is not at the same caliber as his films like `The Apartment' and `Some Like it Hot'. No, `Stalag 17' is not one of my favorite Wilder films. Sure, it has its moments, and ... Read More
Rating: - Stalag 17
One of the best war time movies. Great performances keep you interested as the characters play out the scenes. Good character development & suspense is tight.
Rating: - Good entertainment
Does what the older movies always do. Entertain and hold our attention without all the gore. In others ways this has actual acting in it.
Rating: - Excellent acting
One of William Holden's best, though he seldom gave a poor performance anyway. The richness of the other actors and excellent camera angles and editing make this an excellent movie to enjoy over and over again.
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