Billy Wilder's POW comedy-drama has American prisoners suspect a spy in their barracks. William Holden won an Oscar for his cynical lead role in a mix of laughs and tension.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 7.9 / 10 (60,638 votes)
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