John Sturges’ THE GREAT ESCAPE (1963)

RETRO EPICS FILM SERIES
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August 9, 2026 at 2pm
John Sturges’ THE GREAT ESCAPE
(1963, 172 min)
The ultimate World War II adventure returns to the big screen. Based on a true story, this adrenaline-fueled epic stars Steve McQueen in his most iconic role as "The Cooler King," leading an all-star ensemble—including James Garner, Richard Attenborough, and Charles Bronson—in a massive breakout attempt from a high-security Nazi POW camp. As the Allied prisoners dig three tunnels under the noses of their captors, the film builds toward legendary motorcycle chases and high-stakes escapes. A massive box-office hit that ranked as the #1 highest-grossing film in many global markets in 1963, its soaring Elmer Bernstein score and relentless tension make it a masterpiece of suspense. Thrilling, heroic, and larger-than-life, it is the definitive cinematic celebration of the indomitable human spirit.
TRAILER: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2bEzJFVdQ4