The Great Escape
“Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!”
John SturgesCast
Steve McQueen 
James Garner 
Richard Attenborough 
Charles Bronson 
James Donald 
Donald Pleasence
Credits
Written by: Paul Brickhill
Plot
In 1943 the Germans collect the most determined Allied escapers in one new prisoner-of-war camp, Stalag Luft III, believing it escape-proof. The prisoners plan to dig three tunnels and get out 250 men at once. Based on a true story and Paul Brickhill's book, with an ensemble led by Steve McQueen, James Garner and Richard Attenborough.
Sinekatalog’s take
A long, warm and brilliantly organised adventure, with every character given a trade and a personality. McQueen's motorcycle chase is famous, but the sober ending keeps it from being merely a romp.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 8.2 / 10 (280,762 votes)
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