The Great Escape (1963)

This seminal World War II classic is about to turn 60 years old and for many Americans, it's a perennial rewatch usually around this time of year. It was directed by John Sturges and features a legendary cast including Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasance, and James Coburn. Based upon true events, it tells the story of a large band of military officer POW's from the Allied Forces who all been moved to a new German-run prisoner camp....