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Great Escape

Great Escape

★ 6.0/10•2004•NR•Documentary•History
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The real Great Escape didn't feature Steve McQueen racing through the Third Reich on a motorcycle like in the 1963 movie, but the big breakout was still thrilling in every way. This program sheds new light on the audacious escape of 76 Allied airmen from a Nazi POW camp during World War II.

Mark Radice · Director

Mark Radice · Writer

StatusReleased
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 16, 2004

Actors

Richard Donat

Richard Donat

Narrator

Robert Krulwich

Himself - Reporter

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