The Great Escape

The Great Escape (1963)

Approved 04 Jul 1963 • Adventure, Drama, History • 2h 52m
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Based on a true story, a group of allied escape artist-type prisoners-of-war are all put in an "escape proof" camp. Their leader decides to try to take out several hundred all at once. The first half of the movie is played for comedy, as the prisoners mostly outwit their jailers to dig the escape tunnel. The second half is high adventure as they use planes, trains, and boats to get out of occupied Europe.

John Sturges
Director
Paul Brickhill, James Clavell, W.R. Burnett
Writer
Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough
Starring

Language: English, German, French, Russian, Spanish
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 11 nominations total
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 86
DVD Release Date: 30 Nov 2016
Box Office Total:

8.2

IMDb (257772 votes)
94%
Rotten Tomatoes
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