The Great Escape
“Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!”
7.9/ 10IMDb8.22.9K
19632h 53mNR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- John Sturges
- Writers
- James Clavell, Paul Brickhill, W.R. Burnett
- Producers
- John Sturges, James Clavell, Walter Mirisch
- Production
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Frequently asked questions
What is The Great Escape rated?
The Great Escape has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 2.9K votes.
Who directed The Great Escape?
The Great Escape was directed by John Sturges.
When was The Great Escape released?
The Great Escape was released in 1963.
