Description
About the Story
John Sturges’s dramatization of the true story of a group of British, American, and Canadian POWs who successfully escaped from Stalag Luft III in Upper Silesia in March 1944 is arguably the best World War II adventure film ever made. A host of big-name stars meshes beautifully in this meticulous recreation of the legendary escape. Although this is a film about courage, Sturges wisely takes a low-key approach, leavened with humor, rather than allowing the cast to indulge in macho antics. The German high command has filtered out all of the allies’ most talented escape artists and placed them in a POW camp specifically designed to foil any unwanted departures. But as soon as they arrive, the prisoners, led by Steve McQueen as the rebellious Virgil Hilts, begin work on a series of tunnels under the direction of Roger “Big X” Bartlett (Richard Attenborough). He assigns the POWs to jobs according to their specialties. For more than a year, 600 prisoners, most of whom won’t be leaving, work toward an escape that will temporarily disrupt the operations of the German army. THE GREAT ESCAPE, based on the book by Paul Brickhill, featuring many key scenes (McQueen’s motorcycle chase, McQueen tossing the baseball against the cell wall, Bronson sliding on his chest in the tunnel) that are simply unforgettable.
What You Get
The Great Escape – a 2-disc collector’s set with collector’s outer box. See case back for what’s on each DVD. This comes in a box that measures 12-3/8″ x 5-1/2″. The UPC is 0-27616-90571-0.
Condition
See photos. The display box is sealed in original plastic wrap. No markings or price stickers. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Unless you request otherwise, I will ship this inside a box via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. This is the cheapest postage option that includes both tracking and some item protection. See the shipping page to give you an estimate on the cost of a one-pound package. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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