Digging The Great Escape
Nov 28, 2011 · 1h 12m
Director
Paul Nelson, Brian RiceOverview
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.
Cast of Digging The Great Escape
Crew of Digging The Great Escape
About Digging The Great Escape
What is Digging The Great Escape about?
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…
When was Digging The Great Escape released?
Digging The Great Escape was released on November 28, 2011.
How long is Digging The Great Escape?
Digging The Great Escape runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
Who directed Digging The Great Escape?
Digging The Great Escape was directed by Paul Nelson and Brian Rice.
Who is in the cast of Digging The Great Escape?
The cast of Digging The Great Escape includes Jack Lyon (Himself), Richard Osgood (Self - MoD Archaeologist), Paul McGann (narrator), Frank Stone (Self Stalag Luft III, 1943-45) and Alan Bryett (Self Stalag Luft III, 1943-45).