About this release
"John Sturges' nail-biting POW classic The Great Escape arrives on DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a half-hour documentary, production notes, trivia, and the original theatrical trailer. This fine package will please fans of the film and may draw some interest from people unfamiliar with it."
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Disc 1
DVD
The Great Escape (1963)
173 min
AdventureWarDrama
The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true story.
Credits
Director
John Sturges
Writer
James Clavell
W.R. Burnett
Cast
Steve McQueenas Hilts 'The Cooler King'
James Garneras Hendley 'The Scrounger'
Richard Attenboroughas Bartlett 'Big X'
James Donaldas Ramsey 'The SBO'
Charles Bronsonas Danny 'Tunnel King'
Donald Pleasenceas Blythe 'The Forger'
James Coburnas Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'
Hannes Messemeras Von Luger 'The Kommandant'
David McCallumas Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
Gordon Jacksonas MacDonald 'Intelligence'
Cinematographer
Daniel L. Fapp
Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Editor
Ferris Webster
Producer
John Sturges
James Clavell
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 23, 2026