Great Escape
60.00%|November 16, 2004|Documentary, History
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.
Featured Crew
David Dugan
Producer
Stephen Sweigart
Supervising Producer
Nathan Gunner
Associate Producer
Cast
Richard Donat
Narrator
Robert Krulwich
Himself - Reporter