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Stalag 17 (1953)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 1/13

1/13: In Stalag 17, William Holden shows why he was a star or, rather, why he was a great actor.

What he did feels like a supporting performance. Forget everybody else in the cast: they're a dime a dozen. I had a hard time believing in the setup: homosexual POWs, German caricatures, and unrealistic conditions of a concentration camp. That's why I go with The Great Escape.

All in all, William Holden is the sole reason why Stalag 17 gets a lofty '5' from me; otherwise, it's a dud.

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