Digging The Great Escape (2011)

Cast

• Jack Lyon - Himself
• Richard Osgood - Self - MoD Archaeologist
• Paul McGann - narrator
• Frank Stone - Self Stalag Luft III, 1943-45
• Alan Bryett - Self Stalag Luft III, 1943-45
• Howard Tuck - Self Historian
• Philip Westwood - Self - Chief Engineer
• Tony Pollard - Self - Chief Archaeologist
• John Le Cornu - Self - Royal Air Force

Keywords

world war ii, pow escape, concentration camp escape

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digging The Great Escape about?

The classic movie "The Great Escape" was based on a real life escape attempt during the second world war. This documentary follows Archaeologists who are trying to find the original tunnels dug by the real prisoners of war who escaped. Some of the surviving prisoners also join the team to assist with the tunnel locations and to describe what it was really like to live that situation. In an effort to understand the technical details of how this feet of ingenuity was achieved, the team recreate some of the equipment used by the prisoners.

Who directed Digging The Great Escape?

Digging The Great Escape was directed by Paul Nelson, Brian Rice.

Who stars in Digging The Great Escape?

Digging The Great Escape stars Jack Lyon, Richard Osgood, Paul McGann, Frank Stone, Alan Bryett, Howard Tuck.

How long is Digging The Great Escape?

Digging The Great Escape has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).

What genre is Digging The Great Escape?

Digging The Great Escape is a Documentary, War film.