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.
Release Date: 1963-07-03
Rating: 7.9 votes(2394)
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.
Tagline:Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!
Genres: Adventure| Drama| History| Thriller| War|
Release Date: 1963-07-03
Movie Revenue: $11700000
Movie Runtime: 173
Lanuage:
The Great Escape Box Office Collection: $4000000