The Great Escape
Directed by John Sturges. US. 1963. NR. Running time: 168 min.
- Sun, Jun 22, 2:00 pm
This star-studded granddaddy of all WWII prison-camp escape movies is actually based on a true story. Steve McQueen, James Garner, Charles Bronson, Richard Attenborough, James Coburn and others are hardened Allied escaped prisoners of war who have been rounded up and placed in a supposedly “escape-proof” Nazi prison camp. Any guesses what they set about to do? Filmed with a growing sense of tension and a wry undercurrent of wit and good humor, this is one of those films that is best seen on the big screen. McQueen’s climactic race on motorcycle to escape a horde of Germans on choppers is an action classic, and sure to stir the blood of any action fan. One of the most exciting and enjoyable films of all time.
To mark The Blob's 50th anniversary we're saluting Steve McQueen, who had his first starring role in the film. A Look-Alike contest after the screening of The Great Escape will find our star for BlobFest '08. The winner will receive $500 cash and the opportunity to "star" as the legendary actor during BlobFest weekend, July 11 & 12. To register for the contest please call the theatre at 610-917-1228.