Great Escape

Great Escape

Great Escape

November 16, 2004 | 0 min

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.

Genres

Documentary History

Cast

Naomi Scott

Richard Donat

Naomi Scott

Robert Krulwich

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