Storyline
The classic movie "The Great Escape" was based on a real life escape attempt during the second world war. This documentary follows Archaeologists who are trying to find the original tunnels dug by the real prisoners of war who escaped. Some of the surviving prisoners also join the team to assist with the tunnel locations and to describe what it was really like to live that situation. In an effort to understand the technical details of how this feet of ingenuity was achieved, the team recreate some of the equipment used by the prisoners.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Jack Lyon
Himself
Richard Osgood
Self - MoD Archaeologist
Paul McGann
narrator
Frank Stone
Self Stalag Luft III, 1943-45
Alan Bryett
Self Stalag Luft III, 1943-45
Howard Tuck
Self Historian
Philip Westwood
Self - Chief Engineer
Tony Pollard
Self - Chief Archaeologist
John Le Cornu
Self - Royal Air Force
Frequently Asked Questions
Digging The Great Escape was released on November 28, 2011.
The runtime of Digging The Great Escape is 1h 12m.
Digging The Great Escape is a Documentary, War movie.
Digging The Great Escape is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Digging The Great Escape was directed by Paul Nelson.
The main cast of Digging The Great Escape includes Jack Lyon, Richard Osgood, Paul McGann.
Digging The Great Escape is originally in English.