This movie could not be made today due to financial reasons. The producers of this film put together a stellar cast of actors that, if you are 35+ years old will be recognizable as top movie and television stars. The movie itself is superb. A great story, well acted and directed. Based on a true story, but obviously fictionalised, the movie focuses on characterization and plot. You care about these people and what happens to them. If you can only see one movie about allied prisoners during wartime, see this one.
Review of The Great Escape
