The Great Escape [Blu-ray] [1963]
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Description
Features
Audio commentary by director John Sturges, cast & crew
8 featurettes including The Untold Story, The Real Virgil Hilts & more!
Director
- John Sturges
Writers
- James Clavell
- W.R. Burnett
Cast
- Steve McQueen"Cooler King" Hilts
- James Garner"The Scrounger" Hendley
- Richard Attenborough"Big X" Bartlett
- James DonaldSenior Officer Ramsey
- Charles BronsonDanny Velinski
- James Coburn"The Manufacturer" Sedgwick
- David McCallumAshley-Pitt "Dispersal"
- Donald Pleasence"The Forger" Blythe
- Gordon JacksonMacDonald "Intelligence"
- John LeytonWillie "Tunnel King"
- Angus Lennie"The Mole" Ives
- Nigel StockCavendish "The Surveyor"
- Jud TaylorGoff
- William RussellSorren
- Robert Desmond"The Tailor" Griffith
- Tom AdamsNimmo
- Lawrence MontaigneHaynes
- Hannes MessemerVon Lugar "The Kommandant"
- Robert GrafWerner "The Ferret"
- Harry RiebauerStrachwitz
- Hans ReiserKuhn
- Robert FreitagPosen
- Heinz WeissKramer
- Til KiweFrick
- Ulrich BeigerPreissen
- George MikellDietrich
- Karl Otto AlbertySteinach
Crew
- John SturgesProducer
- Daniel L. FappCinematographer
- Elmer BernsteinComposer (Music Score)
- Ferris WebsterEditor
- Fernando CarrereArt Director
- Bert HenriksonCostume Designer
- Jack N. ReddishFirst Assistant Director
- Bud EkinsStunts
- Emile LaVigneMakeup
Details
- GenreWar
- SubgenreEnsemble Film,Escape Film,POW Drama,War Adventure
- TitleThe Great Escape
- Countries ProducedUnited States
- Duration172 minutes
- Year of Release1963
- Product TagsBlu-ray
- FormatBlu-ray
- Program TypeMovie
- Sound Featuresmonaural, Digital Theater Systems (akin to 5.1)
- Screen FormatEnhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
- Aspect Ratio2.35:1
- LanguageEnglish, French, Spanish
- SubtitlesEnglish, French, Spanish
- StudioMGM
Other
- Product NameThe Great Escape [Blu-ray] [1963]
- UPC883904228479
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 530 reviews
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Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
classic
|Posted .The film was to a fair extent a work of fiction, based on the real events but with numerous compromises made for purposes of commercial appeal, serving as a vehicle for its box-office stars. While many of its characters were fictitious and events glossed over, most were amalgams of several real characters and many were based on real people. There were no escapes by aircraft or motorcycle: the motorcycle sequence was a request from McQueen, an avid motorcyclist, who did the stunt riding himself except for the final jump (done by Bud Ekins). Nor were the recaptured prisoners executed in one place at the same time. The screenwriters significantly increased the involvement of American POWs; the real escape was by largely British and other allied personnel. A few American officers in the POW camp initially contributed towards construction of the tunnels, and worked on the early escape plans; however, American personnel were moved to a remote compound seven months before the escape, ending their involvement. As well, the film suggests the three prisoners who escaped to freedom were British, Polish, and Australian; in reality, they were Norwegian (Jens Müller & Per Bergsland) and Dutch (Bram van der Stok) The film omits mention of the crucial role Canadians played in the construction of the tunnels and the escape itself. Of the 1,800 or so POWs in the compound, 600 were involved in preparations for the escape; 150 of these were Canadian. Wally Floody, an RCAF pilot and mining engineer who was the real-life "tunnel king", was engaged as a technical advisor for the film. Ex-POWs asked film-makers to exclude details about the help they received from their home countries, such as maps, papers, and tools hidden in gift packages, lest it jeopardise future POW escapes. The film-makers complied.
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
A true classic - "The Great Escape"
|Posted .This is among a select few movies I can watch over and over. This is a true classic - Steve McQueen, James Garner, David McCallum (Ducky on NCIS) - too many stars to name - many of which you would say, "Oh, yeah, I recognize him/her!" This is one for the collection!
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Best WWII film ever... possibly
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Some swear it IS the best World War II film ever. Based on a True Story, a group of soldiers plan to escape a German Prison Camp in WWII. James Garner, Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, David McCallum (yes, that guy on NCIS), Donald Pleasence (yes, that guy from the Halloween films) all star in this classic directed by John Sturges. This is a Criterion Edition and it LOOKS SPECTACULAR. Two audio commentaries... one from 1991 (the Director) and one from 2003 (with 3 of the actors!) . Interviews and other special features abound. This film has lots of suspense and action and all the actors do a top notch job; though Steve McQueen is best remembered. Highly Recommended. The film was made in 1963.
This review is from The Great Escape [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1963]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great movie
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I would recommend this to a friendGreat classic movie, excellent picture quality with the Blu-ray DVD. Fast shipping and great packing would buy online anytime.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
THE GREAT ESCAPE STILL THRILLS
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.An uncanny thriller, The Great Escape, remains John Sturges masterful and always entertaining adventure tale of a prison break to end all prison breaks. In a starring role that made Steve McQueen a Hollywood screen idol and film hero, The Great Escape remains a masterpiece of cinema now preserved in a stunning release by Criterion for movie goers to enjoy forever.
This review is from The Great Escape [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1963]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Nice Classic
|Posted .Excellent movie criterion are always top notch. If ylu like extra features and Steve McQueen this is for you
This review is from The Great Escape [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1963]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Movie
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendThe best movie ever for 2020! This is a keeper for your movie collection.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
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|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.I have never ever had any product I've purchased from Best Buy. You folks are the best w/product & associate assistance. Thank you
This review is from The Great Escape [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1963]
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