The Great Escape (2017)
On March 24, 1944, in the heart of Nazi Germany, 76 British, Canadian, Norwegian and French pilots who were held in Stalag Luft III, a prison camp of the Luftwaffe, escaped. Unique testimony from the last survivors, recreations and today’s digital images sheds new light on the audacious escape.
Director: Anna Kwak-Sialelli
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: March 10, 2017
Cast
- Thierry Debrune - Narrator (voice)
- Jack Lyon - Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner
- Charles Clarke - Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner
- David Fraser - Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner
- Howard Tuck - Himself - Historian
- Guy Walters - Himself - Historian
- Simon Pearson - Himself - Biographer
- Colin Kirby-Green - Himself - Captain T. Kirby-Green's Son
Screenplay
Editing: Alexandre Basso
Production: La Famiglia, RMC Découverte, RTBF, CNC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
prisoner, world war ii, concentration camp prisoner, pow escape, concentration camp survivor, concentration camp escape
More Films by Director: Anna Kwak-Sialelli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Escape about?
- On March 24, 1944, in the heart of Nazi Germany, 76 British, Canadian, Norwegian and French pilots who were held in Stalag Luft III, a prison camp of the Luftwaffe, escaped. Unique testimony from the last survivors, recreations and today’s digital images sheds new light on the audacious escape.
- Who directed The Great Escape?
- The Great Escape was directed by Anna Kwak-Sialelli.
- Who stars in The Great Escape?
- The Great Escape stars Thierry Debrune, Jack Lyon, Charles Clarke, David Fraser, Howard Tuck, Guy Walters.
- How long is The Great Escape?
- The Great Escape has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Escape?
- The Great Escape is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was The Great Escape produced?
- The Great Escape was produced in France.