Great Escape
60.00% | November 16, 2004 | Documentary, History
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.
Featured Crew
David Dugan
Producer
Stephen Sweigart
Supervising Producer
Mark Radice
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Cast
Richard Donat
Narrator
Robert Krulwich
Himself - Reporter
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