Great Escape

Great Escape

2004•6.0/10

DocumentaryHistory

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6.0/10(1)

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.

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NOVA

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EN

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Richard Donat

Richard Donat

Narrator

Robert Krulwich

Himself - Reporter

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