The Real Great Escape

The Real Great Escape

2012
1h 23m
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Overview

For the first time, the true story of the mastermind behind World War II's Great Escape is told by his niece, Lindy Wilson. Squadron Leader Roger Bushell was a young London barrister, an auxiliary pilot and a champion skier when he was shot down and captured early in the war. He escaped three times and, in spite of the Gestapo's threat to shoot him if he ever escaped again, Bushell accepted the role of 'Big X' on his return to the top-security PoW camp, Stalag Luft 111. After 18 months of preparation, one of the greatest escapes of the war took place. Their aim to distract the enemy succeeded, as it was estimated that five million Germans were deployed to recapture the 76 escapees. However, Hitler's rage was uncontainable and he personally ordered a terrible reckoning. (Storyville)

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

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Quick Facts

Release Date April 19, 2012
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt5250694
Website Visit Site

Cast

Janet Suzman
Janet Suzman

Dorothe Bushell (voice)

Radek Boschetty
Radek Boschetty

Jarka Zafouk (voice)

Heimo Schulzer
Heimo Schulzer

Walter Breihaupt (voice)

Lindy Wilson
Lindy Wilson

Herself - Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Lindy Wilson
Director