The Real Great Escape (2012)
1h 23m
Running Time
April 19, 2012Release Date
The Real Great Escape (2012)
1h 23m
Running Time
April 19, 2012Release Date
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Plot.
For the first time, the true story of the mastermind behind World War II's Great Escape is told by his niece, Lindy Wilson. Squadron Leader Roger Bushell was a young London barrister, an auxiliary pilot and a champion skier when he was shot down and captured early in the war. He escaped three times and, in spite of the Gestapo's threat to shoot him if he ever escaped again, Bushell accepted the role of 'Big X' on his return to the top-security PoW camp, Stalag Luft 111. After 18 months of preparation, one of the greatest escapes of the war took place. Their aim to distract the enemy succeeded, as it was estimated that five million Germans were deployed to recapture the 76 escapees. However, Hitler's rage was uncontainable and he personally ordered a terrible reckoning. (Storyville)
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Cast & Crew.

Janet Suzman
Dorothe Bushell (voice)

Radek Boschetty
Jarka Zafouk (voice)

Heimo Schulzer
Walter Breihaupt (voice)

Lindy Wilson
Herself - Narrator (voice) / Director

Philip Miller
Composer

Dewald Aukema
Cinematographer

Cliff Bestall
Cinematographer

Catherine Meyburgh
Editor
Details.
Release DateApril 19, 2012
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 23m
Genres
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