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The One That Got Away (1957)
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The One That Got Away is a 1957 British World War II film, starring Hardy Krüger, about the only German Soldier who escaped British captivity during World War II. The screenplay is based on the 1956 nonfiction book The One That Got Away by Kendal Burt and James Leasor. Based on an actual incident, the story began on September 5, 1940, the Battle of Britain is at its height when German fighter pilot Franz von Werra is shot down over Kent and captured by the British. Despite two intimidating interrogations, he tells the Royal Air Force interrogator that he will escape within six months. Shortly thereafter, von Werra is transferred to a prisoner-of-war camp in the Lake District. He follows up his announcement with action.
The following weapons were used in the film The One That Got Away:
Handguns
Walther P38
Franz von Werra (Hardy Krüger) is armed with an Walther P38.
Enfield No.2 Mk. I*
One of Franz von Werra's escape attempts is stopped by an Enfield No.2 Mk.1* Revolver.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III*
Most British soldiers are armed with various Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* rifles.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I
Some Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I are also carried by British soldiers.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
One of the Canadian guards is armed with an M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun.
Other
Bofors 40mm
British soldiers are seen operating a Bofors 40mm to shoot down the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter of von Werra.
QF 3.7-inch AA gun
Two QF 3.7-inch AA guns can briefly be seen.
