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The Great Escape (1963)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Steve McQueenas Hilts 'The Cooler King'
James Garneras Hendley 'The Scrounger'
Richard Attenboroughas Bartlett 'Big X'
James Donaldas Ramsey 'The SBO'
Charles Bronsonas Danny 'Tunnel King'
Donald Pleasenceas Blythe 'The Forger'
James Coburnas Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'
Hannes Messemeras Von Luger 'The Kommandant'
David McCallumas Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
Gordon Jacksonas MacDonald 'Intelligence'
John Leytonas Willie 'Tunnel King'
Angus Lennieas Ives 'The Mole'
Nigel Stockas Cavendish 'The Surveyor'
Robert Grafas Werner 'The Ferret'
Facts
| Release date | July 3, 1963 |
| Runtime | 173 min (2h 53m) โ longer as the 1963 average of 131 min |
| Genres | Adventure, Thriller, Drama, History, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $4,000,000 |
| Box office | $11,700,000 (2.9ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0057115 |
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Questions
How long is The Great Escape?
The Great Escape runs 173 minutes (2h 53m), which is long for a adventure โ plan for it.
Is The Great Escape worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 2,953 votes, which places it #3 of 17 films released in 1963 in this index (top 88%) and #89 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Great Escape?
The Great Escape was directed by John Sturges. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Magnificent Seven (1960).
Who stars in The Great Escape?
Steve McQueen as Hilts 'The Cooler King'; James Garner as Hendley 'The Scrounger'; Richard Attenborough as Bartlett 'Big X'; James Donald as Ramsey 'The SBO'; Charles Bronson as Danny 'Tunnel King'; Donald Pleasence as Blythe 'The Forger'.
What is The Great Escape rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Great Escape?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/67100.