Overview

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

Jack Lyon, Richard Osgood, Paul McGann, Frank Stone, Alan Bryett, Howard Tuck, Philip Westwood, Tony Pollard

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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 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.

When was "Digging The Great Escape" released?

Digging The Great Escape was released in 2011.

Who stars in "Digging The Great Escape"?

The cast includes Jack Lyon, Richard Osgood, Paul McGann, Frank Stone.