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The Great Escape

The Great Escape

Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great Escape
  • Genres: Adventure, Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1963-07-03
  • Runtime: 173 minutes
  • Rating: 7.9/10 (2717 votes)
  • Budget: $4,000,000
  • Revenue: $11,700,000
  • Production Companies: The Mirisch Company, United Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.9116
  • Languages: English, German, French, Russian

Cast & Crew

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

as Hilts 'The Cooler King'

James Garner

James Garner

as Hendley 'The Scrounger'

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

as Bartlett 'Big X'

James Donald

James Donald

as Ramsey 'The SBO'

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

as Danny 'Tunnel King'

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

as Blythe 'The Forger'

James Coburn

James Coburn

as Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'

Hannes Messemer

Hannes Messemer

as Von Luger 'The Kommandant'

David McCallum

David McCallum

as Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Jackson

as MacDonald 'Intelligence'

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Steve McQueen Tries To Find a Way out of a POW Camp | The Great Escape | TCM

Official Sizzle

Unboxing Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Original Trailer

Homemade Moonshine

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Escape?

The Great Escape is a Adventure, Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1963-07-03.

Who are the main actors in The Great Escape?

The main cast includes Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, .

Where can I watch The Great Escape online?

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

Is The Great Escape based on a true story?

Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!

What is the IMDb rating of The Great Escape?

The Great Escape has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 based on 2717 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great Escape?

The movie had a production budget of $4,000,000 and earned $11,700,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Escape?

The soundtrack was composed by The Mirisch Company, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great Escape filmed?

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

How long is The Great Escape?

The total runtime of The Great Escape is 173 minutes.

Is The Great Escape suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Great Escape?

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

Does The Great Escape have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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