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Mood:
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- SoldierBreakoutCaptivityHeroic MissionConfinedDangerEscapadesHeroes more...
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- WarHollywood ToneHistoricalPeriod
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- 20th Century40sWorld War 2
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- EuropeGermanyPrison
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- Boys' Night
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The Great Escape, 1963
English, German, French, Russian
USA
Profile of The Great Escape
The mood of The Great Escape is suspenseful and exciting. The plot centers around a prison breakout, captivity, and soldiers. It is a war, period, and historical movie. Stylistically, The Great Escape features an all-star cast, has a Hollywood tone, and stars an ensemble cast. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in a prison. The Great Escape is set in Germany. It happens in the 20th century. The musical score is orchestral. The Great Escape is originally a true story and based on a book. The movie is known for being a classic, essential viewing, and critically acclaimed. It is especially suggested for a boys' night.
Summary of The Great Escape
John Sturges's dramatization of the true story of a group of British, American, and Canadian POWs who successfully escaped from Stalag Luft III in Upper Silesia in March 1944 is arguably the best World War II adventure film ever made. A host of big-name stars meshes beautifully in this meticulous recreation of the legendary escape. Although this is a film about courage, Sturges wisely takes a low-key approach, leavened with humor, rather than allowing the cast to indulge in macho antics.
The German high command has filtered out all of the allies' most talented escape artists and placed them in a POW camp specifically designed to foil any unwanted departures. But as soon as they arrive, the prisoners, led by Steve McQueen as the rebellious Virgil Hilts, begin work on a series of tunnels under the direction of Roger "Big X" Bartlett (Richard Attenborough). He assigns the POWs to jobs according to their specialties. For more than a year, 600 prisoners, most of whom won't be leaving, work toward an escape that will temporarily disrupt the operations of the German army. The Great Escape, based on the book by Paul Brickhill, featuring many key scenes (McQueen's motorcycle chase, McQueen tossing the baseball against the cell wall, Bronson sliding on his chest in the tunnel) that are simply unforgettable.
Details
| Language: | English, German, French, Russian |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 4 July 1963 |
| Runtime: | 172 min |
Cast and Crew
as Capt. Hilts "The Cooler King"
as Flight Lt. Hendley "The Scrounger"
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- 23.June.2012
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- by: Tim
- Tim rated this movie
8/10Great
- 23.June.2012
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- by: Tim
- Tim rated this movie8/10Great
