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Hogan's Heroes S1E8 — Movies Are Your Best Escape

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Hogan's Heroes•Season 1•Episode 8

Movies Are Your Best Escape

7.6/10 · 342 votesNov 5, 196525 min

Ranked #27 of 32 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

What's inside a visiting German general's briefcase that's chained to his wrist? The mystery becomes too tempting for Hogan, who not only wants to photograph the case's contents, but then sneak the photos out of Stalag 13, as well!

Directed byHoward Morris

Written byLaurence Marks

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Bob Crane

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Robert Hogan

Werner Klemperer

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Wilhelm Klink

John Banner

Hans Schultz

Robert Clary

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Louis LeBeau

Richard Dawson

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Peter Newkirk

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James Kinchloe

Larry Hovis

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Andrew Carter

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Howard Morris

Howard Morris

Director

Laurence Marks

Laurence Marks

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Movies Are Your Best Escape" is episode 8 of Hogan's Heroes season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 342 votes, ranking #27 of 32 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Howard Morris and written by Laurence Marks, it aired on November 5, 1965.

Next: E9 · Go Light on the Heavy Water Best of Season 1