Great Escape The (1963)

Based on a true story by Paul Brickhill this epic adventure about a mass escape planned by Allied officers being kept in an elite German P.O.W. camp especially designed to prevent it is a great World War II movie spectacle. John Sturges directed the film whose screenplay was in part written by James Clavell. The all star cast makes every storyline interesting and includes: Steve McQueen James Garner Richard Attenborough Charles Bronson Donald Pleasence James Coburn and David McCallum among others. Though it’s only Oscar recognition was a nomination for Editing its score is also memorable. #19 on AFI’s Most Heart-Pounding Movies list.

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