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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
Nathan Gunner
Associate Producer

Cast

Richard Donat
Richard Donat
Narrator
Robert Krulwich
Robert Krulwich
Himself - Reporter

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