The Great Escape
Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!
1963 NR 2h 53m
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.
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| Original title | The Great Escape |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 3, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, prison, escape, nazi, shower, prisoner, freedom, swastika, machinegun, switzerland, uniform, optimism |
| Franchise | The Great Escape Collection |
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What is The Great Escape about?
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.
When was The Great Escape released?
The Great Escape was released on Jul 3, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed The Great Escape?
John Sturges directed The Great Escape.
What is the TMDB rating of The Great Escape?
The Great Escape has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 2,951 votes.