Digging The Great Escape (2011)
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.
Top Cast
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
FAQ 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…
When was Digging The Great Escape released?
Digging The Great Escape was released in 2011.
What genres does Digging The Great Escape belong to?
Digging The Great Escape is categorised as Documentary, War.
Who stars in Digging The Great Escape?
The cast of Digging The Great Escape includes Jack Lyon, Richard Osgood, Paul McGann, Frank Stone, Alan Bryett.