Great Escape
60 %|Nov 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
Mark Radice
Writer
Mark Radice
Director
Paula S. Apsell
Executive Producer
Laurie Cahalane
Coordinating Producer
David Dugan
Producer
Nathan Gunner
Associate Producer
Marty Johnson
Associate Producer
Vincent Liota
Producer
Cast
Richard Donat
Narrator
Robert Krulwich
Himself - Reporter