The Great Escape
CAST
Hilts 'The Cooler King'
Hendley 'The Scrounger'
Bartlett 'Big X'
Danny 'Tunnel King'
Ramsey 'The SBO'
Blythe 'The Forger'
Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'
Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
MacDonald 'Intelligence'
Willie 'Tunnel King'
Ives 'The Mole'
STORYLINE
"The Great Escape" tells the story of a real-life escape during World War II from the German prisoner of war camp, Stalag Luft III. It's all about a group of Allied prisoners who plan a daring escape from their Nazi captors.
At the heart of the movie are three key characters. There's Roger Bartlett (Richard Attenborough), the mastermind behind the escape plan, Virgil Hilts (Steve McQueen), known for his cool demeanor, and Bob Hendley (James Garner). Along with them are other memorable characters like Colin Blythe "The Forger" (Donald Pleasence).
Their escape is packed with suspense and challenges, including tight security and the race against time. But their determination to break free keeps them going.
This thrilling movie, which lasts 172 minutes, earned Steve McQueen the Best Actor award at the Moscow International Film Festival. It's a story of bravery, ingenuity, and the unyielding desire for freedom.