Very Good Movie But Not A Ten

Rating: 7/10 (11 March 2000)

I really enjoyed Stalag 17, seeing it several times on the big screen back in the 50s. William Holden is excellent as Septon. Otto Preminger and Peter Graves are cast perfectly, but this film tries to be a comedy and a serious drama all rolled into one. Still, Stalag 17 is very entertaining and the inspiration of Hogan's Heros, still a popular sit-com in reruns. I gave it a strong 7.