I simply love this golden classic. In my top five fav film of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (31 March 2016)

THE GREAT ESCAPE is the type of movie that I wud say is timeless because its subject matter is just something thats never going to die or get old. Its a golden classic. I saw this movie so many times n still doesn't get burn out. The acting and character development is outstanding and is something that is hardly seen today. The direction is top notch. Each character is extremely well-developed. The director takes extra care to make sure we understand each of their roles and motivation. One of the best ensemble casts I've ever seen. James Coburn, Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen, James Garner, James Donald, Donald Pleasence, Richard Attenborough, David McCallum, John Leyton, Gordon Jackson.... and the list goes on.Â Almost 3 hours long n you can barely find a dull moment, which is fantastic, the movie is pretty fast paced all the way through. It is a well written story that holds your interest all the way through. The music score by Elmer Bernstein is among one of the greatest and most recognizable that you are ever going to hear and the cinematography from Daniel L. Fapp is equally impressive. The editing is done by Ferris Webster. The actual escape is filled with suspense, and the last hour of the movie we see them on the run, by plane, train, on foot, and in McQueens case, by motorcycle. By this time, we are rooting for each character as they all try to make it out of Germany. With Richard Attenborough as the leader and Steve McQueen as the unforgettable Cooler King. Its directed by John Sturges ( Bad Day at Black Rock, The Magnificent Seven, Joe Kidd).