The Great Escape

Engelske undersættelser The Great Escape (1963)

Dansk: Den store flugt

Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!

Adventure Drama War
7.9 / 10

The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true story.

Runtime 173 min
Language EN
Country United States of America
Director John Sturges
Budget $4M
Box Office $12M
Handling

Allierede krigsfanger planlægger en masseflugt fra en højsikkerhedslejr under Anden Verdenskrig.

9 English subtitles available
Release Source Downloads Flags Download
DVDrip.XviD.AC3.5.1CH.-WAF opensubtitles 6,874 .SRT
DVDrip.XviD.AC3.5.1CH.-WAF opensubtitles 6,874 .SRT
DVDrip.XviD.AC3.5.1CH.-WAF opensubtitles 6,874 .SRT
Great Escape, The (1963) opensubtitles 3,972 .SRT
The Great Escape opensubtitles 14,088 .SRT
Great Escape, The (1963) opensubtitles 15,033 .SRT
Great Escape, The (1963) opensubtitles 3,929 .SRT
Great Escape, The (1963) opensubtitles 2,116 .SRT
Great Escape, The (1963) opensubtitles 2,116 .SRT

The Great Escape — Cast & Crew

Directed by: John Sturges

Steve McQueen Hilts 'The Cooler King'
James Garner Hendley 'The Scrounger'
Richard Attenborough Bartlett 'Big X'
James Donald Ramsey 'The SBO'
Charles Bronson Danny 'Tunnel King'
Donald Pleasence Blythe 'The Forger'
James Coburn Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'
Hannes Messemer Von Luger 'The Kommandant'
David McCallum Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
Gordon Jackson MacDonald 'Intelligence'

Languages Spoken in The Great Escape (1963)

The Great Escape features dialogue in English, German, French, Russian. With multiple languages spoken throughout the movie, having reliable English subtitles ensures you can follow every scene regardless of the language being spoken on screen. Multi-language movies often switch between languages without warning, making subtitles essential for a complete viewing experience.

Download English Subtitles for The Great Escape (1963)

This page lists all available English subtitle files for the movie The Great Escape (1963) in .SRT format. We currently have 9 subtitle versions sourced from opensubtitles. Each version corresponds to a different video release, so you can find the subtitle that synchronises perfectly with your file.

The most popular subtitle for The Great Escape has been downloaded 15,033 times, which is a strong indicator of quality and timing accuracy.

About The Great Escape (1963)

The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true story.

  • Genre: Adventure, Drama, War
  • Release year: 1963
  • TMDB rating: 7.9 / 10
  • Type: Movie
  • Runtime: 173 minutes
  • Director: John Sturges
  • Spoken languages: English, German, French, Russian
  • Country: United States of America
  • IMDB ID: tt0057115

The Great Escape is an adventure movie released in 1963. Having accurate English subtitles is especially important for adventure titles, where fast-paced dialogue and nuanced conversations carry the emotional weight of the story.

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Great Escape (1963)

  • The production budget for The Great Escape was approximately $4 million.
  • The Great Escape earned approximately $12 million at the worldwide box office.
  • The film earned about 2.9 times its production budget at the box office.
  • The Great Escape is part of the The Great Escape Collection franchise.
  • Produced by The Mirisch Company</strong>, <strong>United Artists.
  • The movie features dialogue in 4 different languages: English, German, French, Russian.
  • The Great Escape has been rated by 2,792 users on The Movie Database (TMDB).
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How to Add English Subtitles to The Great Escape

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  2. Download the matching .SRT – In the table above, locate the subtitle whose release name matches your video and click the download button.
  3. Rename the subtitle file – Rename the downloaded .SRT file so it has the exact same name as your video file (e.g. the-great-escape.srt).
  4. Place both files together – Move the .SRT into the same folder as the video.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Great Escape (1963) Subtitles

Where can I download English subtitles for The Great Escape?

You can download free English subtitles for The Great Escape (1963) right here on engelskeundersaettelser.com. We have 9 subtitle versions available from sources like opensubtitles. Simply choose the version that matches your video release and click the download button.

Are the The Great Escape subtitles free to download?

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Which The Great Escape subtitle file should I choose?

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  • Download a different subtitle version from the table above that matches your specific release
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Can I use these subtitles on my smart TV?

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Is The Great Escape worth watching?

The Great Escape (1963) holds a rating of 7.9 out of 10 on TMDB, placing it among the higher-rated movies in its category (Adventure, Drama, War). With accurate English subtitles, you can fully enjoy every line of dialogue.

What is the .SRT subtitle format?

SRT (SubRip Text) is the most widely used subtitle format in the world. It is a simple text file containing numbered entries with timestamps and dialogue text. The .SRT format is supported by virtually every media player, smart TV, streaming device, and video editing tool.