Author: WTM / Source: Neatorama
One of the great films about WWII POWs (the only one better is The Great Escape), Stalag 17 is a true classic in every sense of the word. Starring William Holden as the good guy and Peter Graves (James Arness’s brother) as the bad guy, and directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, Stalag 17 is a gritty, visceral film that makes an impact. From the IMDb:
Just like “The Great Escape”, the movie creates a perfect balance between drama and humor. This movie could easily have been turned into a war drama but instead a lighter approach was taken, without losing any of its serious and more dramatic power. It makes the movie entertaining as well…
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