I Escaped from the Gestapo
I Escaped from the Gestapo

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I Escaped from the Gestapo

1943
Movie
75 min
English

A forger is forced to work for a Nazi spy ring. His conscience gets the better of him, though, and he secretly conspires with the FBI to turn over the gang.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Jean YarbroughGenres: War, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A captured American flyer, believed to be a spy, escapes a Nazi prison in occupied France. He must evade the Gestapo and reach Allied lines to deliver vital intelligence about a new German superweapon. Along the way, he encounters resistance fighters and a French woman who aids his perilous journey.

Critical Reception

Released during wartime, 'I Escaped from the Gestapo' was a B-movie intended to bolster Allied morale and depict the harsh realities of Nazi occupation. While not critically acclaimed for its artistic merit, it was seen as a serviceable propaganda film that delivered on its suspenseful premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • A tense wartime thriller with a straightforward narrative.

  • Effectively portrays the dangers faced by those resisting the Nazis.

  • Standard B-movie production values typical of the era.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by Monogram Pictures, a studio known for its low-budget productions, often referred to as 'Poverty Row' studios.

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