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The Great Escape (1963) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Great Escape at a Glance
The Great Escape is a 1963 adventure, drama and war film from director John Sturges, featuring Steve McQueen, James Garner and Richard Attenborough. It has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes and was released on July 3, 1963. The Great Escape is rated 7.9/10 by TMDB users across 2,951 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
Where “The Great Escape” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Steve McQueen
Hilts 'The Cooler King'
James Garner
Hendley 'The Scrounger'
Richard Attenborough
Bartlett 'Big X'
James Donald
Ramsey 'The SBO'
Charles Bronson
Danny 'Tunnel King'
Donald Pleasence
Blythe 'The Forger'
James Coburn
Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'
Hannes Messemer
Von Luger 'The Kommandant'
David McCallum
Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
Gordon Jackson
MacDonald 'Intelligence'
John Leyton
Willie 'Tunnel King'
Angus Lennie
Ives 'The Mole'
Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Escape
What is the release date of The Great Escape?
The Great Escape was released on July 3, 1963.
How long is The Great Escape?
The Great Escape runs 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Great Escape?
The Great Escape stars Steve McQueen as Hilts 'The Cooler King', James Garner as Hendley 'The Scrounger', Richard Attenborough as Bartlett 'Big X' and James Donald as Ramsey 'The SBO'. The cast also includes Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn and Hannes Messemer.
Who directed The Great Escape?
The Great Escape was directed by John Sturges. The screenplay is credited to James Clavell and W.R. Burnett.
What kind of movie is The Great Escape?
The Great Escape is listed on TMDB as a mix of adventure, drama and war.
What is The Great Escape rated?
The Great Escape is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.9/10 from 2,951 votes.
Is The Great Escape part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, The Great Escape belongs to the The Great Escape Collection.
Where can I watch the The Great Escape trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for The Great Escape, "Official Sizzle", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked The Great Escape?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Great Escape include The Way Back (2010), Rescue Dawn (2007), The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008), Empire of the Sun (1987) and Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog (2020).
Can I stream the full movie of The Great Escape on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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