The One That Got Away
1996, English. Directed by Paul Greengrass.
The existence of the anti-Iraq coalition was threatened when Saddam targetted Israel. In order to keep Israel out of the war, and the coalition together the Scuds had to be stopped. SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero, under the command of Sgt. Andy McNab was tasked to destroy these weapons. Three of the SAS troopers were killed and four captured: Only one escaped - Cpl. Chris Ryan.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Paul GreengrassDirector
- Paul McGannChris Ryan
- Simon BurkeStan
- David MorrisseyAndy "Mac" McNab
- Nick BrimbleVince Phillips
- Jody AbrahamsYoung Iraqi Soldier
- David ClatworthyQuartermaster
- Sam HalpennyLegs Lane
- André JacobsNavigator
- Stefan KaliphaIraqi Officer
- George MiddlekoopOld Goatherder
- Alexander MortonBig Bob
- Hannes MullerMark
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Greengrass
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What The One That Got Away is based on
The One That Got Away is based on The One That Got Away, a 1995 memoir or autobiography by Chris Ryan.
Memoir or autobiography · 1995
The One That Got Away
By Chris Ryan
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The One That Got Away runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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The One That Got Away isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 February 1996. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The One That Got Away?
If you liked The One That Got Away, try Ray Donovan: The Movie, Outlaws - For Greater Glory, Bravo Two Zero.
Who directed The One That Got Away?
The One That Got Away (1996) was directed by Paul Greengrass and stars Paul McGann, Simon Burke, David Morrissey.
What is The One That Got Away based on?
The One That Got Away is based on The One That Got Away, a 1995 memoir or autobiography by Chris Ryan.