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Great Escape

6.0Nov 16, 20040DocumentaryHistory

Directed by Mark Radice

Written by Mark Radice

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.

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Cast

Richard Donat

Richard Donat

Narrator

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Robert Krulwich

Himself - Reporter