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Great Escape

Nov 16, 2004
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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.

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CAST

Richard Donat
Narrator
Robert Krulwich
Himself - Reporter
Directed by Mark Radice

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Original language
EN
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NOVA
Country
US

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