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Stalag 17

1953·Movie·NR·120 min·7.7(665)

The star-spangled, laugh-loaded salute to our P.W. heroes!

After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barracks black marketeer J.J. Sefton is suspected of being an informer.

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About Stalag 17

Stalag 17 is a 1953 English-language comedy, drama and war film directed by Billy Wilder. The cast is led by William Holden, Robert Strauss, Don Taylor. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy.

Stalag 17 was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 29, 1953, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.

Director
Billy Wilder
Writers
Billy Wilder, Edwin Blum
Release date
May 29, 1953
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$10 million
Production
Paramount Pictures
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Stalag 17 cast & crew

Stalag 17 was directed by Billy Wilder and written by Billy Wilder and Edwin Blum.

The cast features William Holden as Sgt. J.J. Sefton, Robert Strauss as Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa, Don Taylor as Lt. James Dunbar, Otto Preminger as Oberst von Scherbach, Harvey Lembeck as Sgt. Harry Shapiro, and Richard Erdman as Sgt. 'Hoffy' Hoffman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Ernest Laszlo, and it was produced by Billy Wilder.

Is Stalag 17 worth watching?

Stalag 17 holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 665 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and war, Stalag 17 is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Stalag 17

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Cast of Stalag 17

William Holden

William Holden

Sgt. J.J. Sefton

Robert Strauss

Robert Strauss

Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa

Don Taylor

Don Taylor

Lt. James Dunbar

Otto Preminger

Otto Preminger

Oberst von Scherbach

Harvey Lembeck

Harvey Lembeck

Sgt. Harry Shapiro

Richard Erdman

Richard Erdman

Sgt. 'Hoffy' Hoffman

Peter Graves

Peter Graves

Sgt. Frank Price

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Duke

Sig Ruman

Sig Ruman

Sgt. Johann Sebastian Schulz

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Sgt. Manfredi

Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin

Sgt. Johnson

Robinson Stone

Robinson Stone

Joey

Stalag 17 — FAQs

Where can I watch Stalag 17 in United States?

Stalag 17 is streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Stalag 17 on YouTube TV?

Yes — Stalag 17 is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Stalag 17 in?

Stalag 17 is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Stalag 17?

Stalag 17 runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

What is Stalag 17 rated?

Stalag 17 is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 665 ratings.

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