# The Great Escape (1963)

> An irrepressible Allied prisoner ensemble transforms a supposedly escape-proof German camp into the headquarters of the Second World War’s most audacious breakout.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3309

## Facts

- Runtime: 173 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, War
- Director: John Sturges
- Cast: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, Hannes Messemer
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057115/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, buoyant, adventurous, classic cinema night, family viewing with older teens

## Synopsis

A daring tale of escape and camaraderie unfolds behind enemy lines.

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- [Hart's War (2002)](https://ember.film/movie/5663)
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- [Escape from Alcatraz (1979)](https://ember.film/movie/5794)
- [Von Ryan's Express (1965)](https://ember.film/movie/13131)
- [Hell Is for Heroes (1962)](https://ember.film/movie/20104)
- [The Hill (1965)](https://ember.film/movie/14409)
- [Escape to Victory (1981)](https://ember.film/movie/10448)
- [36 Hours (1964)](https://ember.film/movie/23602)
- [King Rat (1965)](https://ember.film/movie/18254)
- [The Colditz Story (1955)](https://ember.film/movie/10178)

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