THE
GREAT ESCAPE
United Artists, 1953Allied P.O.W.s plot
massive escape from Nazi prison camp. Based on true story, this blockbuster was
beautifully photographed by Daniel Fapp on location in Germany. Rip-roaring
excitement with marvelous international cast.
THRILLING MOMENTS: |
 | Hilts (McQueen) leads the Germans in a motorcycle chase before crashing
into a barbed-wire fence. |
| A tunnel to freedom caves in on
claustrophobic Velinski (Bronson). |
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| PRINCIPAL CAST |
Steve McQueen, James Garner,
Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson |
| DIRECTOR |
John Sturges |
| PRODUCERS |
John Sturges |
| SCREENWRITER |
James Clavell, W.R. Burnett |
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 This film ranked 19
on the AFI Top 100 Thrills. This film ranked
40
on the 50 Best Guy Movies.
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