The One That Got Away (1957)

In the heart of war-torn England, the audacious Oberleutenant Franz von Werra finds himself grounded, his plane shot down. He's an anomaly, a German media darling celebrated for his alleged daredevil exploits in the sky over Britain, where he boasts of downing multiple English planes and wreaking havoc on the ground. His tale of high-flying heroism, however, is nothing more than a fabrication, a grand illusion spun by an egotistical aviator thirsty for fame and adulation. The British intelligence, armed with the undeniable truth, confronts von Werra, exposing his web of deceit. But the unshakeable flyer meets the revelation with unruffled cockiness, vowing to orchestrate his escape within a mere six months. As the clock ticks, von Werra's captivity morphs into a relentless pursuit of freedom, his audacity and cunning put to the ultimate test. The One That Got Away tells an enthralling tale of bravado and resilience, of a man entangled in his own myth, yet determined to turn it into reality.

The One That Got Away is a drama movie featuring George Roubicek.

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