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The Great Escape

NR
AdventureDramaWar
7.9/10(2,542 ratings)

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.

07-03-1963
2h 53m
The Great Escape
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Main Cast

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Hilts 'The Cooler King'

James Garner

James Garner

Hendley 'The Scrounger'

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

Bartlett 'Big X'

James Donald

James Donald

Ramsey 'The SBO'

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Danny 'Tunnel King'

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Blythe 'The Forger'

James Coburn

James Coburn

Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
John Sturges
Production:
The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Revenue:
$11,700,000
Budget:
$4,000,000

Key Crew

Screenplay:
James Clavell
Director:
John Sturges
Producer:
John Sturges
Producer:
James Clavell
Original Music Composer:
Elmer Bernstein

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en