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Great Escape, The [Blu-ray]
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Genre | Documentary |
Format | NTSC |
Language | English |
Runtime | 2 hours and 52 minutes |
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The Great Escape image of Steve McQueen (as "The Cooler King") astride his motorcycle has entered silver-screen iconography, alongside Brando on his bike from The Wild One. Based on a true story about a group of POWs who mount a daring breakout from a supposedly inescapable Nazi prison camp, this rousing and suspenseful WWII epic features an all-star cast, including James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, and David McCallum. The DVD also includes a 24-minute documentary about the making of the film. --Jim Emerson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 2.35:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Package Dimensions : 17.02 x 13.46 x 1.27 cm; 68.04 Grams
- Media Format : NTSC
- Run time : 2 hours and 52 minutes
- Release date : 7 May 2013
- Dubbed: : Spanish
- Subtitles: : English, Spanish, French
- Language : English (DTS 5.1), French (DTS 5.1), Spanish (Mono)
- ASIN : B00BQLEGIO
- Number of discs : 1
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Reviewed in Australia on 12 April 2021
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I like the 'old world' type movie; where honesty, integrity, honour, team work, looking out for each other runs throughout. This is one of those. It has lots of good actors playing deep parts portraying a very difficult time. They do it well. Not so keen on the ending.
Reviewed in Australia on 9 June 2020
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Despite being emblazoned with "50th Anniversary Edition," there is nothing special about the transfer of this DVD. Very poor quality, fuzzy with odd colours. It is, however, cheap, and the film is as good as ever. If you can fork out for the Criterion Blu-ray, do so. If all you want is to relive the movie as it appeared on TVs in the '70s, this is the DVD for you. Good luck!
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Motorbike chase scenes were still exciting and how everyone in the movie had a part to play and did fulfil them and the way they were able to get items was amazing. It truly is an exciting DVD to watch ...
Reviewed in Australia on 6 June 2018Verified Purchase
Having seen this before it brought back memories from my younger years , I found it to be as interesting now as before . The Motorbike chase scenes were still exciting and how everyone in the movie had a part to play and did fulfil them and the way they were able to get items was amazing . It truly is an exciting DVD to watch and would recommend it to anyone to se it .
It is many years since I seen this movie but still find it as interesting as some scenes show the actual actions that took place.
It is many years since I seen this movie but still find it as interesting as some scenes show the actual actions that took place.
Reviewed in Australia on 28 June 2020
Wanted this for the collection and it has not disappointed.
Brilliant film
Brilliant film
Reviewed in Australia on 27 December 2019
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This movie pops up on TV quite often. But I don’t think I’ve ever watched it all the way through in one sitting. I have to say, it’s so much more enjoyable in one sitting. Very engaging.
The blu ray itself is beautifully restored. Excellent picture quality and great sound. Certainly looks better than I remember it. It’s a great restoration.
And there are some great extras on the film and the history behind it - I didn’t realised it was based on a true story.
Great cast, great film, really nice to own it as I will watch it again.
The blu ray itself is beautifully restored. Excellent picture quality and great sound. Certainly looks better than I remember it. It’s a great restoration.
And there are some great extras on the film and the history behind it - I didn’t realised it was based on a true story.
Great cast, great film, really nice to own it as I will watch it again.
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ab..c
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great war movie, without the gore of modern movies
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2020Verified Purchase
* Synopsis
Set in Germany, WW2, an amassing of all the most difficult allied P.O.W. into one German camp. Some P.O.W are under stress, some are calculating how to get out. The plan is to dig tunnels and give all those people rations, clothing, maps, identity cards, the full set of identity items. Their plans are brilliant, secret, and giving those locked within the camp something to live for, what happens next?
* Summary
It is an iconic movie based on a true story. The DVD has a background documentary explaining this. This movie used to be a byword for repeated Xmas movies, but it's still a great film brilliantly played by all the cast. The famous motorcycle leap is one sticking in your mind.
Set in Germany, WW2, an amassing of all the most difficult allied P.O.W. into one German camp. Some P.O.W are under stress, some are calculating how to get out. The plan is to dig tunnels and give all those people rations, clothing, maps, identity cards, the full set of identity items. Their plans are brilliant, secret, and giving those locked within the camp something to live for, what happens next?
* Summary
It is an iconic movie based on a true story. The DVD has a background documentary explaining this. This movie used to be a byword for repeated Xmas movies, but it's still a great film brilliantly played by all the cast. The famous motorcycle leap is one sticking in your mind.

sean paul mccann
4.0 out of 5 stars
a strong film , 50 years aint dated this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2013Verified Purchase
The great escape is a well written, well acted film. The years have been kind to it for those truths. The list of stars is powerful, like expendables cast except everyone here had acting in their blood, an odd comparison i know.
The film has a fair pace, not a smasher pace, the film allows itself to breathe , banging the door down at close to 3 hours. The characters get into your mind and there are feelings to be shared.
If you dont own this then i would look at yourself and say hey, i need this classic escape movie with the great theme , the great cast, the great script and memorable moments..
The film has a fair pace, not a smasher pace, the film allows itself to breathe , banging the door down at close to 3 hours. The characters get into your mind and there are feelings to be shared.
If you dont own this then i would look at yourself and say hey, i need this classic escape movie with the great theme , the great cast, the great script and memorable moments..
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pete wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2022Verified Purchase
This is one of my all time favourite films, I've lost count of how many times I've watched it great used to be on every Christmas when i was a kid.

A.Nonnymouse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film, great seller!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2022Verified Purchase
Great film sold in new & sealed condition and received very promptly. Very happy with this seller. Thanks and well done!

Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Value for money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2020Verified Purchase
Classic film highest quality