Great Escape

Great Escape

Documentary, History | Nov. 16, 2004

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.

Great Escape

Documentary, History | Nov. 16, 2004

Great Escape
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.
Producers NOVA Productions
Original title Great Escape
Directors Mark Radice
Writers Mark Radice

Cast

Richard Donat

as Narrator

Robert Krulwich

as Himself - Reporter