Stalag 17
1953, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- William HoldenJ.J. Sefton
- Don TaylorJames Dunbar
- Otto PremingerOberst von Scherbach
- Robert StraussStanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa
- Harvey LembeckHarry Shapiro
- Richard ErdmanHoffy Hoffman
- Peter GravesFrank Price
- Neville BrandDuke
- Sig RumanJohann Schulz
- Michael MooreManfredi
- Peter BaldwinJohnson
- Robinson StoneJoey
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edwin Blum, Billy Wilder
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $10M
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What Stalag 17 is based on
Stalag 17 is based on Stalag 17, a play or musical by Edmund Trzcinski and Donald Bevan.
Play or musical
Stalag 17
By Edmund Trzcinski and Donald Bevan
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Stalag 17: quick answers
Is Stalag 17 worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 699 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Stalag 17?
Stalag 17 runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Stalag 17 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Stalag 17. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Stalag 17 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Stalag 17 is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Stalag 17 on?
Stalag 17 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stalag 17?
If you liked Stalag 17, try Biloxi Blues, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, Walking with the Enemy.
Who directed Stalag 17?
Stalag 17 (1953) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger.
What is Stalag 17 based on?
Stalag 17 is based on Stalag 17, a play or musical by Edmund Trzcinski and Donald Bevan.