Review of Stalag 17 (1953) by Daniel D — 24 Oct 2006

"Are we all being good little Nazis?".

This review of Stalag 17 (1953) was written by Daniel D on 24 Oct 2006.

Stalag 17 has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kerby H (812) on 19 May 2014

Fantastic movie. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Funny, light-hearted, and yet dark…

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By Chris L (1,106) on 05 Nov 2012

A humorous take on a WW-II POW camp. Great humour and an easy watch, a classic in many respects…

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By Tony Sloman (40) for Radio Times (2,421) on 06 Dec 2013

Director Billy Wilder superbly balances elements of drama, satire and comedy, and captures the claustrophobia of camp life…

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By Joe W (560) on 03 Mar 2016

I'd say that this would definitely be my favorite WWII film! I enjoyed every minute of it…

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By John B (4,244) on 06 Apr 2014

Another great performance by the underrated William Holden bolsters this POW film that finds the elusive mix between dark comedy and serious drama…

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By Xgary X (983) on 28 Mar 2013

Just watched Billy Wilder's gritty, tense WWII POW drama Stalag 17 (made in 1953)…

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By Jacky L (407) on 06 Jul 2013

Entertaining and definitely light-hearted despite the war theme…

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By Ryan B (2,114) on 04 Nov 2012

A lighter look at the camps where POW were held. Comedy is some places but overall a good plot line and film. Enjoyable to the end…

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By Tanner B (443) on 04 May 2016

Stalag 17 (1953) Holden gives one for his finest performances in this edge-of-your-seat POW story that stills packs a wallop…

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By Karin R (69) on 04 Apr 2014

My dad had a VHS copy sitting in a treasured spot for years, but hating war movies in general, I never dared view it... until now…

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