A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE GREAT ESCAPE” (1963)
Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:
We are here to mark the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of John Sturges’ “The Great Escape”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:
PLOT OUTLINE:
Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II.
STUDIO:
United Artists
DIRECTOR:
John Sturges
CAST:
- Steve McQueen … Hilts “The Cooler King”
- James Garner … Hendley “The Scrounger”
- Richard Attenborough … Bartlett “Big X”
- James Donald … Ramsey “The SBO”
- Charles Bronson ……