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Great Escape (2004)

Genre : Documentary, History

Runtime : 0M

Director : Mark Radice

Synopsis

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.

Actors

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

Crews

Mark Radice
Mark Radice
Writer
Mark Radice
Mark Radice
Director
Paula S. Apsell
Paula S. Apsell
Executive Producer
Laurie Cahalane
Laurie Cahalane
Coordinating Producer
David Dugan
David Dugan
Producer
Nathan Gunner
Nathan Gunner
Associate Producer
Marty Johnson
Marty Johnson
Associate Producer
Vincent Liota
Vincent Liota
Producer
Stephen Sweigart
Stephen Sweigart
Supervising Producer
Justin Weinstein
Justin Weinstein
Associate Producer

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