Movie: Great Escape

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Richard Donat
Richard Donat

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Robert Krulwich
Robert Krulwich

Himself - Reporter

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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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    2004-11-16

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