THE GREAT ESCAPE (1963) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - John Sturges

Written by - James Clavell, W.R. Burnett (based on a novel by Paul Brickhill)

Starring - Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn

"Famous film about a group of allied soldiers escaping a Nazi prison camp is very meticulous in explaining the planning and the execution of the escape and not at all as predictable as one would be inclined to think. Today, it is most famous for a memorable Steve McQueen performance in his iconic motorbike sequence. At almost three hours in length, this film may seem a little overstretched, but it’s still fun and emotionally engaging."

War, USA