Sets the standard

Rating: 8/10 (16 November 2013)

This has to be one of the best movie of its genre by the great director John Sturges. Based on a true story, this has all the basic archetypes. The cast is truly stellar consisting of great stars and iconic old timers. Steve McQueen is the big headliner and is very cool. But he doesn't overshadow anybody. Seeing the list of amazing talents, everybody had their chance to create compelling characters. James Garner has just as much charm as McQueen. Donald Pleasence has the memorable scene of pretending to see. Then there is a list of award winning actors like Richard Attenborough, and James Coburn. It would be the prison escape movie that others would imitate in the future.