Richard Attenborough effectively plays Bartlett, the brains behind the greatest escape ever attempted. The DVD uses dual layered technology to offer the film's nearly three hour running time without interruption. Other than the lack of the anamorphic enhancement, there is little wrong with this presentation. The transfer is sharp, and well defined. Color reproduction is surprisingly good for a DeLuxe color film of this vintage.
Flesh tones appear natural, while most other hues offer respectable saturation.
The Dolby Digital monaural soundtrack sounds good, with strong dialogue and respectable fidelity for its musical score. Elmer Bernstein's highly recognizable music makes this track worth amplifying. Subtitles are available in English, French and Spanish. It will make a worthwhile addition to personal library of any war movie fan.