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The Great Escape

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

Movie
1963
7.9

Directors

Movie Overview

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.

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.

The Great Escape is a 1963 Adventure, Drama and War movie directed by John Sturges starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald and Charles Bronson. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.