Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Dave Lewis on June 16, 2021

Cinemallennials: The Great Escape (1963) For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cinemallennials, it is a bi-weekly podcast in which I, and another millennial, watch a classic film that we’ve never seen before, and discuss its significance and relevance in today’s world. In today’s   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on January 5, 2018

The Great Escape Directed by John Sturges Written by James Clavell and W.R. Burnett from a book by Paul Brickhill 1963/USA The Mirisch Company Repeat viewing/Netflixrental One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die I’ve loved this movie since I was a kid. The German Luftwaffe gets the...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on July 21, 2014

While The Great Escape runs nearly three hours, director Sturges and screenwriters James Clavell and W.R. Burnett never let it feel too long. Part of the quick pace comes from the first half hour being told in something like real time and another big part of it is the aftermath...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on April 25, 2014

Based on true events, this film describes the heroic exploits of POWs in a German Stalag during World War II. With extreme heart and teamwork the men take upon the task of making a massive escape. Led by Richard Attenbourough, Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Charles Bronson to name a few, they...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on April 25, 2014

Based on true events, this film describes the heroic exploits of POWs in a German Stalag during World War II. With extreme heart and teamwork the men take upon the task of making a massive escape. Led by Richard Attenbourough, Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Charles Bronson to name a few, they...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on May 7, 2013

A 50th anniversary restoration of The Great Escape (1963) was premiered at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre (TCL Chinese) on Friday April 26th, 2013. Before the screening even started, I headed to the bathroom and saw a bunch of TCM staffers surrounding this older gentleman and heard one of them refer   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on May 7, 2013

In honor of the 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray release of The Great Escape, I’m going to discuss the film and its legacy on popular culture.   I’ll also include a discussion of the Blu-Ray and announce a contest so that you can win your own copy! The Great Escape follows a...   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on June 8, 2012

The Great Escape (John Sturges, 1963) Being guided towards this movie by Quentin Tarantino’s 2002 list for the well respected and amazing Sight and Sound Poll I did not knew what to expect from this movie at all. Easily guessing it was a story of escapism and probably inspiring QT’s...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

A 50th anniversary restoration of The Great Escape (1963) was premiered at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre (TCL Chinese) on Friday April 26th, 2013. Before the screening even started, I headed to the bathroom and saw a bunch of TCM staffers surrounding this older gentleman and heard one of them refer   read more