A classic Hollywood war film, combining a gift for storytelling with bravura and blockbuster entertainment. Set in a high security German P.O.W. camp, the Allied prisoners are determined to do more than wait out the war and plan one of the most daring escapes. Steve McQueen slams his motorbike into top gear and hurtles us into an adventure. Joining McQueen, are stars the calibre of James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson and James Coburn. Based on the novel by Paul Brickhill.
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ACMI Identifier
313415
Languages
English
English
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture trailers
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Escapes
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Prisoners of war
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Prison films
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Escapes
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Escapes
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)