The Great Escape
"Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!"
Originally released in 1963. The Great Escape is a adventure/drama film. directed by John Sturges. With a runtime of 2h 53m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 53m
173 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (2,738 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.7M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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'
James Coburn
as Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'
Hannes Messemer
as Von Luger 'The Kommandant'
David McCallum
as Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
Gordon Jackson
as MacDonald 'Intelligence'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,700,000
Production Companies
- The Mirisch Company
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Escape about?
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 remaind...
Who directed The Great Escape?
The Great Escape was directed by John Sturges.
How long is The Great Escape?
The Great Escape has a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes total).
When was The Great Escape released?
The Great Escape was released on July 3, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Escape?
The main cast of The Great Escape includes Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson.
Is The Great Escape worth watching?
The Great Escape has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 2,738 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.