The Great Escape(2017)
Tunnels de guerre : la grande évasion
The Great Escape Synopsis
On March 24, 1944, in the heart of Nazi Germany, 76 British, Canadian, Norwegian and French pilots who were held in Stalag Luft III, a prison camp of the Luftwaffe, escaped. Unique testimony from the last survivors, recreations and today’s digital images sheds new light on the audacious escape.
The Great Escape (2017) is a documentary, history and war film directed by Anna Kwak-Sialelli, released on March 10, 2017 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Thierry Debrune, Jack Lyon, Charles Clarke and David Fraser. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Anna Kwak-Sialelli
- Writers:
- Anna Kwak-Sialelli
- Production:
- La Famiglia, RMC Découverte, RTBF, CNC
- Status:
- Released
The Great Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thierry Debrune
as Narrator (voice)
Jack Lyon
as Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner
Charles Clarke
as Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner
David Fraser
as Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner
- Howard Tuck
Howard Tuck
as Himself - Historian
Guy Walters
as Himself - Historian
- Simon Pearson
Simon Pearson
as Himself - Biographer
- Colin Kirby-Green
Colin Kirby-Green
as Himself - Captain T. Kirby-Green's Son
Key crew
Directed by Anna Kwak-Sialelli, written by Anna Kwak-Sialelli.
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The Great Escape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Great Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Escape?
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The main cast of The Great Escape (2017) includes Thierry Debrune, Jack Lyon, Charles Clarke, David Fraser and Howard Tuck. The film was directed by Anna Kwak-Sialelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Escape released?
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The Great Escape was released on March 10, 2017 and runs for 53m.
Is The Great Escape worth watching?
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The Great Escape (2017) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.