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Great Escape

Great Escape (2004)

0h 0m | PG-13

⭐ 6 / 10

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.

Director: Mark Radice

Studio: NOVA

Genre: Documentary, History

Video: 720p

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Cast

Richard Donat

Richard Donat

as Narrator

Robert Krulwich

Robert Krulwich

as Himself - Reporter