THE GREAT ESCAPE | 4K UHD + Blu-ray | Arrow Films

EPIC | ONE-PERSON ARMY ACTION | ACTION | ADVENTURE | DRAMA | WAR

Director John Sturges reunites with The Magnificent Seven stars Steve McQueen, James Coburn and Charles Bronson in this timeless adaptation of Paul Brickhill's World War II memoir of an audacious prisoner breakout. Stalag Luft III: an impenetrable camp built to hold the most persistent escapees. Under the ruthless vigilance of the Nazi guards, a multinational group of prisoners must work together to enact their daring plan — to break out of the camp, forcing the Germans to divert precious military resources towards recapturing them. But getting beyond the barbed wire fences and gun-towers is only the beginning, as the escapees must make the perilous journey to the border while evading relentless pursuit.

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Year: 1963
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Certificate: Rated BBFC: PG
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Runtime: 172 mins
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Director: John Sturges
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Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Donald Pleasence, David McCallum, Gordon Jackson, Hannes Messemer, James Donald
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Studio: Arrow Films
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Edition: Limited Edition
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Release Date: 2 Dec 2024
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Country of Release: United Kingdom
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Discs: 2 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc
1 x Blu-ray Disc
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Region: 4K Blu-ray: Region free
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Video: Codec: HEVC / H.265 (69.63 Mbps)
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1, 1.78:1
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Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: LPCM 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
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Language: English
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Subtitles: English SDH
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Packaging: Slipbox
Slipcover in original pressing
Reversible cover
Booklet
Figure/replica/props/memorabilia included
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Barcode: 5027035027210
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Special Features

4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

Newly restored original lossless mono soundtrack

Optional lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack

Audio commentary by filmmaker/historian Steve Mitchell and Steven Jay Rubin

Audio commentary featuring director John Sturges and cast/crew, moderated by Steven Jay Rubin

The Real Great Escape – new interview with historian Guy Walters separating fact from fiction

The Great Escapism – new appreciation by Jose Arroyo, University of Warwick

The Great Composer – new interview with Neil Brand on Elmer Bernstein's iconic score

Freedom Forged – new visual essay on the film's place in the war movie canon by Rich Johnson

Michael Sragow on The Great Escape – 2020 interview on John Sturges and the making of the film

Heroes Underground – 2001 four-part documentary with interviews with former POWs

The Real Virgil Hilts – 2001 featurette with former POW David M. Jones, inspiration for McQueen's character

The Untold Story – 2001 documentary on the real-life escape

Return to The Great Escape – 1993 featurette

Image gallery

Disc 3 (Limited Edition Exclusive): The Great Escape II: The Untold Story in 4K

Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring artwork by Sam Hadley

Fold-out double-sided poster

Collector's booklet with new writing by Barry Forshaw, Neil Mitchell, Wickham Clayton and Mark Cunliffe

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