The Great Escape
1963
Movie Information
Overview
The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true story.
Release Date
July 3, 1963
Director
John Sturges
Runtime
2h 53m
Cast
Steve McQueenJames GarnerRichard AttenboroughJames DonaldCharles BronsonDonald PleasenceJames CoburnHannes MessemerDavid McCallumGordon Jackson
Production
The Mirisch CompanyUnited Artists
Genres
AdventureDramaWar