Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 35/100
Total warning time: 3m 55s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] A character is seen smoking a pipe.
Violence: 🟡 50/100 (3m 30s)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:45] A character is beaten by guards.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:20:00 - 01:22:30] Several characters are shot during an escape attempt.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:55:00 - 01:55:30] A character is executed by firing squad.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (10s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:25] Mild profanity is used.
- 🟢 20/100 [01:10:45 - 01:10:50] A character uses mild profanity.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of The Great Escape (1963)?
A: The Great Escape is based on a true story and follows a group of Allied prisoners of war during World War II who plan an elaborate escape from a German POW camp. Led by RAF Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett (Richard Attenborough), the prisoners dig tunnels and devise various strategies to break out, though not all succeed in their mission.
A: The Great Escape is based on a true story and follows a group of Allied prisoners of war during World War II who plan an elaborate escape from a German POW camp. Led by RAF Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett (Richard Attenborough), the prisoners dig tunnels and devise various strategies to break out, though not all succeed in their mission.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Great Escape?
A: The film stars Steve McQueen as Captain Virgil Hilts (the 'Cooler King'), James Garner as Flight Lieutenant Bob Hendley (the 'Scrounger'), Richard Attenborough as Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett (Big X), and Charles Bronson as Flight Lieutenant Danny Velinski (the 'Tunnel King').
A: The film stars Steve McQueen as Captain Virgil Hilts (the 'Cooler King'), James Garner as Flight Lieutenant Bob Hendley (the 'Scrounger'), Richard Attenborough as Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett (Big X), and Charles Bronson as Flight Lieutenant Danny Velinski (the 'Tunnel King').
Q: Is The Great Escape based on a true story?
A: Yes, The Great Escape is loosely based on the real-life mass escape from Stalag Luft III, a German POW camp, in March 1944. While the film takes some creative liberties, many of the characters and events are inspired by actual people and incidents.
A: Yes, The Great Escape is loosely based on the real-life mass escape from Stalag Luft III, a German POW camp, in March 1944. While the film takes some creative liberties, many of the characters and events are inspired by actual people and incidents.
Q: What is Steve McQueen's famous scene in The Great Escape?
A: Steve McQueen's most iconic scene in the movie is the motorcycle chase, where his character, Captain Hilts, attempts to evade German soldiers on a stolen motorcycle. Though this particular event did not happen in the real escape, it has become one of the most memorable moments in film history.
A: Steve McQueen's most iconic scene in the movie is the motorcycle chase, where his character, Captain Hilts, attempts to evade German soldiers on a stolen motorcycle. Though this particular event did not happen in the real escape, it has become one of the most memorable moments in film history.
Q: Who directed The Great Escape?
A: The Great Escape was directed by John Sturges, known for his work on other classic films such as The Magnificent Seven (1960) and Bad Day at Black Rock (1955).
A: The Great Escape was directed by John Sturges, known for his work on other classic films such as The Magnificent Seven (1960) and Bad Day at Black Rock (1955).
