Name: Billy Wilder’s STALAG 17 (1953)
Start: 2026-05-20T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-20T21:00:00-04:00
Location: The Carolina Theatre of Durham

$Billy Wilder\u2019s STALAG 17 (1953)$

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May 20, 2026 at 7pm
Billy Wilder’s STALAG 17
(1953, 120 min)
William Holden leads a talented ensemble in this tense, darkly comic World War II story. Trapped in a German POW camp, suspicion spreads, and Holden’s Sgt. Sefton must outwit guards and fellow prisoners to expose a spy. Wilder masterfully blends suspense, sharp dialogue, and wit, keeping every moment gripping. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor (Holden), the film combines tension, camaraderie, and clever plotting, delivering a wartime tale filled with intrigue, clever humor, and standout performances that define mid-century cinema excellence.
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