Even if you're yet to see The Great Escape, you're probably well acquainted with a bunch of its famous scenes and that timeless musical score. Something of a caper movie, The Great Escape features Steve McQueen in one of his best performances the leader of a group of prisoners who attempt to flee the "perfect" Nazi P.O.W. camp.
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
