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Three sheet movie poster for the classic 1963 film,
The Great Escape. This particular poster design featuring the iconic motorcycle jump scene was primarily used for the film's 1970 re-release.
Movie Details
Release Date: June 20, 1963 (London)
Director: John Sturges
Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, and Donald Pleasence
Plot: The film is based on a true story of a mass escape by Allied prisoners of war from a German POW camp (Stalag Luft III) during World War II. The prisoners' goal was not only to escape but also to force the Nazis to divert valuable resources to search for them.
Accuracy: The film is largely accurate in depicting many details of the real escape, including the camp's layout and the fact that only three men successfully made it to freedom. The famous motorcycle jump performed by Steve McQueen's character, Captain Virgil Hilts ("The Cooler King"), was a dramatic addition for the film and was actually performed by stunt driver Bud Ekins. |
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