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06/05/1970 War, Drama, Action 1h 30m
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Behind Enemy Lines...Nothing Could Stand In Their Way!

Overview

During World War II, American officer Capt. Lee Mitchell (Stuart Whitman) and a British military unit boldly infiltrate German-occupied enemy territory and attempt to kidnap brilliant Nazi scientist Dr. Von Heinken (Pinkas Braun) and bring him back in one piece. While shuttling their prized captive to safety, the Allied forces courageously assist desperate refugees and tussle with overpowering German and Russian forces.

  1. Herman Hoffman

    Writer

  2. Walter Grauman

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Stuart Whitman

    Lee Mitchell

  2. John Collin

    Sgt. Henry McBee

  3. Martin Jarvis

    Lt. Donald Wilcox

  4. Pinkas Braun

    Von Heinken

  5. Günther Neutze

    Maj. Hessel

  6. Margit Saad

    Karen Gerhardt

  7. Patrick Jordan

    Maj. Griggs

  8. Johnny Briggs

    Cpl. O'Connell

  9. Harald Dietl

    Maj. Petrov

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2025-09-14
**_Action-packed ‘B’ WW2 flick with Stuart Whitman_**

As the Western Allies advance into Germany in 1945, the Soviet Red Army is advancing from the East with both sides wanting to apprehend a notable rocket scientist. An American captain (Whitman) heads a special force of Allies.

"The Last Escape" is similar to “The Bridge at Remagen” and “Hornets’ Nest,” both released around the same time, except that this one would take 3rd place due to questionable execution and editing of the action scenes. It just comes across low-rent and quickly put-together.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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