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The Great Escape
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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The Great Escape
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 3, 1963
Runtime
2h 53m
Genres
Adventure, Drama, War
User Score
79%
Original Title
The Great Escape
Production Companies
The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Director
John Sturges
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$11,700,000
Description
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.
