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Digging The Great Escape

Digging The Great Escape

The classic movie "The Great Escape" was based on a real life escape attempt during the second world war. This documentary follows Archaeologists who are trying to find the original tunnels dug by the real prisoners of war who escaped. Some of the surviving prisoners also join the team to assist with the tunnel locations and to describe what it was really like to live that situation. In an effort to understand the technical details of how this feet of ingenuity was achieved, the team recreate some of the equipment used by the prisoners.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Digging The Great Escape
  • Genres: Documentary, War
  • Release Date: 2011-11-28
  • Runtime: 72 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3162
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jack Lyon

Jack Lyon

as Himself

Richard Osgood

Richard Osgood

as Self - MoD Archaeologist

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

as narrator

Frank Stone

Frank Stone

as Self Stalag Luft III, 1943-45

Alan Bryett

Alan Bryett

as Self Stalag Luft III, 1943-45

Howard Tuck

Howard Tuck

as Self Historian

Philip Westwood

Philip Westwood

as Self - Chief Engineer

Tony Pollard

Tony Pollard

as Self - Chief Archaeologist

John Le Cornu

John Le Cornu

as Self - Royal Air Force

External Links

Keywords

world war iipow escapeconcentration camp escape

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digging The Great Escape?

Digging The Great Escape is a Documentary, War movie directed by . It was released on 2011-11-28.

Who are the main actors in Digging The Great Escape?

The main cast includes Jack Lyon, Richard Osgood, Paul McGann, Frank Stone, Alan Bryett, .

Where can I watch Digging The Great Escape online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Digging The Great Escape is available.

Is Digging The Great Escape based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Digging The Great Escape?

Digging The Great Escape has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Digging The Great Escape?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Digging The Great Escape?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Digging The Great Escape filmed?

Digging The Great Escape was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Digging The Great Escape?

The total runtime of Digging The Great Escape is 72 minutes.

Is Digging The Great Escape suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Digging The Great Escape?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Digging The Great Escape.

Does Digging The Great Escape have a post-credit scene?

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