The Great Escape

Quick Info

Year
1963
Director
John Sturges
Duration
173 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$12M

External Ratings

IMDb7.9
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes79%
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The Great Escape

John Sturges1963173mEN

Our Rating

8/10
8/10
Story
8.1/10
Acting
7.9/10
Direction
7.7/10
Cinematography
7.5/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
8
Acting
8.1
Direction
7.9
Cinematography
7.7
Music
7.5

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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