Great Escape
2004•NR•6.0•Released
DocumentaryHistory
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
Writer
Mark Radice
Languages
English
Studio
NOVA
Cast
Richard Donat
Narrator
Robert Krulwich
Himself - Reporter
Production
Company
NOVA
Producer
David Dugan
Producer
Vincent Liota
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