The Great Escape

The Great Escape

1963 · 173 min · EN · NR · 7.9 (2,976 votes)
Dir. John Sturges · Starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence · Music Elmer Bernstein · The Great Escape Collection

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

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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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This is a grand, thrilling testament to human ingenuity and the unyielding spirit of freedom. It feels like a meticulously crafted adventure, brimming with tension and a palpable sense of camaraderie. The mood is a compelling blend of nail-biting suspense and inspiring optimism, all wrapped in classic Hollywood spectacle.

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