After two Americans are killed while escaping from a German P.O.W. camp in World War II, the barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer.After two Americans are killed while escaping from a German P.O.W. camp in World War II, the barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer.After two Americans are killed while escaping from a German P.O.W. camp in World War II, the barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total
Gil Stratton
- Sgt. Clarence Harvey 'Cookie' Cook
- (as Gil Stratton Jr.)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWilliam Holden never felt he deserved an Oscar for his performance in this film. His wife felt it was to compensate for him not winning for "Đại Lộ Hoàng Hôn (1950)."
- GoofsIn at least two scenes, German solders are seen using US Browning 30 cal. machine guns; some still think of it as an error, but the use of captured enemy equipment was common by all sides in the war. A POW compound would be the ideal place to locate captured weapons, with a relatively limited ammo supply, whilst they still served to deter escape.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Paramount Presents (1974)
- SoundtracksWhen Johnny Comes Marching Home
(1863) (uncredited)
Written by Louis Lambert
Played during the opening credits
Played on a record and sung by the prisoners of war
Whistled a bit by Gil Stratton at the end
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Suspense more than comedy
Although the film has several comedy scenes, I believe that the focus of the film is not that, the story is very believable, it deals with espionage, anger, doubt, revolt, envy among other feelings. Approaching such a serious topic, comedy comes to alleviate the tensions experienced by the characters. A great movie, I think it ended up revealing its secret too soon.
A classic without a shadow of a doubt, showing in a relaxed way life in a camp of pioneers approaching aspects that may have happened in a certain way. Actors fluent in English and German is a great differential for the film as it further enriches the narrative.
A classic without a shadow of a doubt, showing in a relaxed way life in a camp of pioneers approaching aspects that may have happened in a certain way. Actors fluent in English and German is a great differential for the film as it further enriches the narrative.
- igornveiga
- Jul 23, 2022
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- Also known as
- Infierno en la tierra
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- Budget
- $1,661,530 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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