Review: The Great Escape (1963) The Great Escape is a hugely entertaining landmark in the prison camp and action team genres. Read More (Re)Viewing the Canon, ReviewsAnton BergstromNovember 11, 2025The Great Escape, John Sturges, James Clavell, W. R. Burnett, Steven McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, Hannes Messemer, WWII, Second World War, prison, prison camp, prisoners of war, war movie, action movie, mission, team, prison camp movie, escape, New Hollywood, classical Hollywood, classic, ensemble castComment