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Great Escape

2004-11-16
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DocumentaryHistory
The real Great Escape didn't feature Steve McQueen racing through the Third Reich on a motorcycle like in the 1963 movie, but the big breakout was still thrilling in every way. This program sheds new light on the audacious escape of 76 Allied airmen from a Nazi POW camp during World War II.

Producer

David Dugan

Supervising Producer

Stephen Sweigart

Associate Producer

Nathan Gunner

Executive Producer

Paula S. Apsell

Producer

Vincent Liota

Coordinating Producer

Laurie Cahalane

escape germany world war ii

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • NOVA