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The Great Escape (1963)

An original silver gelatin production still from The Great Escape, ca. 1963

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June 19, 12:49 PM GMT

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1,200 - 1,800 GBP

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Description

THE GREAT ESCAPE


13 ⅞ x 15 ⅝ in. (35.2 x 40.3 cm). US silver gelatin print, matted and framed.


Unframed dimensions: 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm)

This epic film, set in a prisoner of war camp during World War II, was based on Paul Brickhill's 1950 book of the same name. The film was produced and directed by John Sturges, and has an incredible cast including Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, and Hannes Messemer. At the time of the film's release it was the highest grossing film of the year.