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The Great Escape (1963)
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📖 Story
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.
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Worth tryingHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Closer to the charactersRewards patienceTakes its time
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SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight The Great Escape is a 1963 film in the Adventure / Drama category from United States. Directed by John Sturges. Starring Steve McQueen and James Garner. Runtime: about 173 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.9/10.
Genre: Adventure / Drama, Released in 1963, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 173 minutes, Starring Steve McQueen and James Garner.
Runtime
173 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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'
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David McCallum
Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
Gordon Jackson
MacDonald 'Intelligence'
John Leyton
Willie 'Tunnel King'
Angus Lennie
Ives 'The Mole'
Nigel Stock
Cavendish 'The Surveyor'
Robert Graf
Werner 'The Ferret'
Director: John Sturges
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1What is movie The Great Escape (1963)?
It is a movie released in 1963 within the Adventure, Drama, War category.
2What is the story of The Great Escape?
The Great Escape (1963) is a movie in the Adventure, Drama, War category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Great Escape online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Amazon Prime Video.
4What is the rating of The Great Escape?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 2,839 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Great Escape?
Its runtime is about 173 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Great Escape best suited for?
Best for viewers who value emotional clarity, strong character work, and stories that leave a lasting impression.
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