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The Great Escape (1963)

“Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!”

1963 · 7.9/10 · 2h 53m

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The Great Escape (1963)

“Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!”

Director: John Sturges Writer: James Clavell

7.9 (2,955 votes) 2h 53m EN United States of America
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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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ReleaseJul 3, 1963
Runtime2h 53m
DirectorJohn Sturges
WriterJames Clavell
LanguageEN
CountryUnited States of America
StatusReleased
Budget$4M
Revenue$12M
Production
The Mirisch Company
United Artists United Artists
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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...

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Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, directed by John Sturges.

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