Movie · 1963
Is The Great Escape based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Great Escape is based on the book The Great Escape by Paul Brickhill (1950).
The movie was released in 1963.
The book behind The Great Escape
The Great Escape
by Paul Brickhill · first published 1950
1950 Book. insider's account by Paul Brickhill of the 1944 mass escape from the German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III for British and Commonwealth airmen.
Common questions
Is The Great Escape based on a book?
Yes. The Great Escape is based on the book The Great Escape by Paul Brickhill (1950).
Who wrote the book The Great Escape is based on?
The Great Escape was written by Paul Brickhill and first published in 1950.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Great Escape before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Paul Brickhill's books
- The Dam Busters (film, 1955)