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The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988)
(TV Movie)
Version of
Super Gran: Supergran and the Birthday Dambuster (1987)
(TV Episode)
Edited into
Return to 'The Great Escape' (1993)
(Video)
this documentary is about the great escape the real one and the movie version
this documentary is about the great escape the real one and the movie version
References
La Grande Illusion (1937)
Referenced in
Marriage Lines: Trial Separation (1963)
(TV Episode)
Poster seen outside cinema
Poster seen outside cinema
The Thursday (1964)
the untrue story invented by the father to impress the son is ispired to the Great Escape film
the untrue story invented by the father to impress the son is ispired to the Great Escape film
Night Must Fall (1964)
The Horror of Party Beach (1964)
Three Hats for Lisa (1966)
Seen on marquee outside theatre
Seen on marquee outside theatre
Batman: The Great Escape (1968)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Girls' School Scandal (1969)
A poster of Capt. Hilts is on a wall.
A poster of Capt. Hilts is on a wall.
Black Angels (1970)
A poster of Hilts is in the bar.
A poster of Hilts is in the bar.
She Did What He Wanted (1971)
Nora has a poster of Capt. Hilts.
Nora has a poster of Capt. Hilts.
Papillon (1973)
Peppermint Soda (1977)
Starsky and Hutch: The Trap (1978)
(TV Episode)
Joey refers to this movie by name when talking about how to escape the barn.
Joey refers to this movie by name when talking about how to escape the barn.
The Ninth Configuration (1980)
Are You Being Served in Australia?: Undesirable Alien (1981)
(TV Episode)
Mr Humphries suggests the theme be played at his wedding to Mrs Crawford.
Mr Humphries suggests the theme be played at his wedding to Mrs Crawford.
Alice: The Great Escape (1981)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Escape to Victory (1981)
Man Follows Birds (1975)
The Goonies (1985)
The music played when the kids discover the tunnel in the Fratellis' hideout by accidentally pouring water down it, is the same piece of music played in The Great Escape (1963) when the Germans discover the prisoners' first tunnel by accidentally pouring coffee down it.
The music played when the kids discover the tunnel in the Fratellis' hideout by accidentally pouring water down it, is the same piece of music played in The Great Escape (1963) when the Germans discover the prisoners' first tunnel by accidentally pouring coffee down it.
Big Trouble (1986)
Metal Gear (1987)
(Video Game)
Married with Children: The Great Escape (1988)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Red Dwarf: Queeg (1988)
(TV Episode)
In once scene, Lister and the Cat whistle the theme from the movie
In once scene, Lister and the Cat whistle the theme from the movie
Who's the Boss?: Nineteen Again (1988)
(TV Episode)
When Angela tries to escape from an interrogation room, a police officer asks: "What is this? The Great Escape?"
When Angela tries to escape from an interrogation room, a police officer asks: "What is this? The Great Escape?"
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
When hitting the floor of the Venetian library with the metal pole, Indy matches his movement to those of the librarian stamping books to cover up the sound. The tunnelers do the same to mask the sound of their digging.
When hitting the floor of the Venetian library with the metal pole, Indy matches his movement to those of the librarian stamping books to cover up the sound. The tunnelers do the same to mask the sound of their digging.
Beverly Hills Vamp (1989)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Island of Fire (1990)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Series 2 Compilation 2 (1990)
(TV Episode)
John Sessions portrays a character from the Great Escape during 'Party Quirks'
John Sessions portrays a character from the Great Escape during 'Party Quirks'
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School (1990)
(Short)
"We saw all the great war movies" (one of the list)
"We saw all the great war movies" (one of the list)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1990)
(TV Episode)
Tom hums "The Great Escape" theme.
Tom hums "The Great Escape" theme.
3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)
Peter jumps over a fence in a motorcycle in the same manner that Capt. Hilts does in "The Great Escape."
Peter jumps over a fence in a motorcycle in the same manner that Capt. Hilts does in "The Great Escape."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Godzilla vs. Megalon (1991)
(TV Episode)
As a character rides off on a motorcycle, Joel says, "It's Steve McQueen!"
As a character rides off on a motorcycle, Joel says, "It's Steve McQueen!"
The Flash: Be My Baby (1991)
(TV Episode)
Barry mentions it as a classic he owns on LaserDisc.
Barry mentions it as a classic he owns on LaserDisc.
Delicatessen (1991)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: War of the Colossal Beast (1991)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "It's kinda like 'The Great Escape' with Glenn's head."
Joel: "It's kinda like 'The Great Escape' with Glenn's head."
Empty Nest: The Great Escape (1992)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Mr. Brown mentions this film during his 'Like a Virgin' speech.
Mr. Brown mentions this film during his 'Like a Virgin' speech.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Day the Earth Froze (1993)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "'The Great Escape,' 30 years later"
Joel: "'The Great Escape,' 30 years later"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Painted Hills (1993)
(TV Episode)
Joel and Tom hum the title theme.
Joel and Tom hum the title theme.
Seinfeld: The Glasses (1993)
(TV Episode)
reenactment of scene
reenactment of scene
Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (1993)
(TV Episode)
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
Eddie Izzard: Unrepeatable (1994)
(Video)
A bit in which the film is mentioned by name and the plot outlined
A bit in which the film is mentioned by name and the plot outlined
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Skydivers (1994)
(TV Episode)
Mike hums the theme.
Mike hums the theme.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Andy uses the same method of getting rid of the dirt from his tunnel.
Andy uses the same method of getting rid of the dirt from his tunnel.
Love & War: The Great Escape (1994)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Game On: The Great Escape (1995)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Jeffrey calls James' disappearance from the hospital "The Great Escape"
Jeffrey calls James' disappearance from the hospital "The Great Escape"
Goodnight Sweetheart: There's Something About a Soldier (1996)
(TV Episode)
Ron refers to the roles of McQueen and Pleasance.
Ron refers to the roles of McQueen and Pleasance.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Escape 2000 (1996)
(TV Episode)
Crow, Mike, and Tom hum "The Great Escape" theme.
Crow, Mike, and Tom hum "The Great Escape" theme.
Nash Bridges: The Great Escape (1996)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Married with Children: Breaking Up Is Easy to Do: Part 1 (1997)
(TV Episode)
Al offers Peggy to take her to this film.
Al offers Peggy to take her to this film.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mike and Tom hum/bark the theme to "The Great Escape."
Mike and Tom hum/bark the theme to "The Great Escape."
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: The Great Mistake (1997)
(TV Episode)
From the episode title
From the episode title
The Longest Nite (1998)
Lau Ching Wan bounces a superball against his cell, much like Steve McQueen did in The Great Escape.
Lau Ching Wan bounces a superball against his cell, much like Steve McQueen did in The Great Escape.
From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
(TV Mini-Series)
The Parent Trap (1998)
The X-Files: Agua Mala (1999)
(TV Episode)
A poster can be seen at Vincent's living room.
A poster can be seen at Vincent's living room.
Baby Geniuses (1999)
Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill (1999)
(Video)
Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes (1999)
"The Great Escape" is mentioned during an interview.
"The Great Escape" is mentioned during an interview.
Spin City: The Great Debate (1999)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
The Tao of Steve (2000)
Used as an example of a "Steve;" theme music is played.
Used as an example of a "Steve;" theme music is played.
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' (2000)
(TV Movie)
mentionned once
mentionned once
Chicken Run (2000)
This film makes multiple references to The Great Escape.
This film makes multiple references to The Great Escape.
Charlie's Angels (2000)
EastEnders: Christmas Day 2000: Part 1 (2000)
(TV Episode)
Eddie says "Personally, I prefer a good film to a game show. I don't even mind if I've seen it a couple of times but it's got to be a classic." Ian replies, "What? Like The Great Escape?"
Eddie says "Personally, I prefer a good film to a game show. I don't even mind if I've seen it a couple of times but it's got to be a classic." Ian replies, "What? Like The Great Escape?"
Lucky Break (2001)
Inside the Actors Studio: Episode #8.5 (2001)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Kevin Costner.
Mentioned by Kevin Costner.
Monarch of the Glen: Episode #3.5 (2001)
(TV Episode)
When Golly and Hector are locked in the dungeon, Golly asks "Tunnel or wooden horse?"
When Golly and Hector are locked in the dungeon, Golly asks "Tunnel or wooden horse?"
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
The password that Carl Reiner's character (Saul Bloom) gives to the courier with the briefcase in Ocean's Eleven is the same Russian phrase, "Ia vas liubliu", that Charles Bronson's character (Flight. Lt. Danny 'The Tunnel King' Velinski) taught to James Coburn's character (Flying Officer Louis 'The Manufacturer' Sedgwick) in The Great Escape. It translates as "I love you".
The password that Carl Reiner's character (Saul Bloom) gives to the courier with the briefcase in Ocean's Eleven is the same Russian phrase, "Ia vas liubliu", that Charles Bronson's character (Flight. Lt. Danny 'The Tunnel King' Velinski) taught to James Coburn's character (Flying Officer Louis 'The Manufacturer' Sedgwick) in The Great Escape. It translates as "I love you".
Mean Machine (2001)
Mr. Bean: The Animated Series: Hot Date/Wanted (2002)
(TV Episode)
In "Wanted," Capt. Hilts is one of Mr. Bean's cellmates, throwing a baseball against the prison wall.
In "Wanted," Capt. Hilts is one of Mr. Bean's cellmates, throwing a baseball against the prison wall.
Hart's War (2002)
Six Feet Under: The Secret (2002)
(TV Episode)
Keith mentions the film.
Keith mentions the film.
Teachers: Episode #2.10 (2002)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Kurt.
Mentioned by Kurt.
A Man Called Jones: The Real Virgil Hilts (2002)
(Video)
Farscape: What Was Lost: Part 2 - Resurrection (2002)
(TV Episode)
John says, "I'm not Steve McQueen. I wasn't trying to escape."
John says, "I'm not Steve McQueen. I wasn't trying to escape."
xXx (2002)
The Emperor's Club (2002)
Playing catch against a wall like Steve McQueen in this movie
Playing catch against a wall like Steve McQueen in this movie
S.W.A.T. (2003)
Abjad (2003)
Peep Show: On the Pull (2003)
(TV Episode)
Jez compares his awkward evening at Toni's with the test in the film.
Jez compares his awkward evening at Toni's with the test in the film.
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003)
(Video)
Ricky whistles the soundtrack while shaking his leg in the same manner as in the movie while they dropped sand from their trousers
Ricky whistles the soundtrack while shaking his leg in the same manner as in the movie while they dropped sand from their trousers
Arrested Development: Key Decisions (2003)
(TV Episode)
Gob Bluth wears a baseball glove in the prison yard, like Steve McQueen in The Great Escape; earlier, Lucille Bluth specifically mentioned Steve McQueen
Gob Bluth wears a baseball glove in the prison yard, like Steve McQueen in The Great Escape; earlier, Lucille Bluth specifically mentioned Steve McQueen
Boo, Zino & the Snurks (2004)
news story called "The Great TV Escape"
news story called "The Great TV Escape"
Tripping the Rift: Emasculating Chode (2004)
(TV Episode)
Whip is seen bouncing a ball against the wall
Whip is seen bouncing a ball against the wall
Rosemary & Thyme: The Memory of Water (2004)
(TV Episode)
The girls wonder if the convicts will escape over the garden wall like Steve McQueen.
The girls wonder if the convicts will escape over the garden wall like Steve McQueen.
Monarch of the Glen: Episode #6.4 (2004)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name
Mentioned by name
8 Simple Rules: Halloween (2004)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
(Video Game)
Major Tom says that his codename comes from the Tom tunnel in The Great Escape.
Major Tom says that his codename comes from the Tom tunnel in The Great Escape.
Top Gear: Episode #5.8 (2004)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Eddie Izzard and later by Jeremy
Mentioned by Eddie Izzard and later by Jeremy
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: Au Revoir: Part 2 (2004)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005)
"We saw all the great war movies" (one of the list)
"We saw all the great war movies" (one of the list)
Smallville: Pariah (2005)
(TV Episode)
At the end of the episode Clark is visited in his loft by his parents. Throughout their conversation Clark bounces a ball off the wall. A direct reference to Steve Mcqueen's character in The Great Escape.
At the end of the episode Clark is visited in his loft by his parents. Throughout their conversation Clark bounces a ball off the wall. A direct reference to Steve Mcqueen's character in The Great Escape.
100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
(TV Special)
Chicken Run is referred to as "The Great Escape with chickens"
Chicken Run is referred to as "The Great Escape with chickens"
Alien Apocalypse (2005)
(TV Movie)
One of the escape scenes is based on a scene from The Great Escape.
One of the escape scenes is based on a scene from The Great Escape.
The Sandlot Kids 2 (2005)
(Video)
He sees the poster for the movie and then they dig underground
He sees the poster for the movie and then they dig underground
The 100 Greatest War Films (2005)
(TV Movie)
One of the films on the list
One of the films on the list
Madagascar (2005)
When the penguins are digging underneath the ground to escape
When the penguins are digging underneath the ground to escape
The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (2005)
Scene where they catch out Wolf Lipp by speaking german when he is pretending to be an englishman
Scene where they catch out Wolf Lipp by speaking german when he is pretending to be an englishman
Midsomer Murders: Midsomer Rhapsody (2005)
(TV Episode)
After a victim is decapitated with ba wire stretched across the road, Scott refers to it as a Steve McQueen.
After a victim is decapitated with ba wire stretched across the road, Scott refers to it as a Steve McQueen.
House M.D.: Hunting (2005)
(TV Episode)
House bounces/catches a ball in his office the same way Capt. Hilts did in the cooler. He later gives the name "Steve McQueen" to a mouse he's trying to catch.
House bounces/catches a ball in his office the same way Capt. Hilts did in the cooler. He later gives the name "Steve McQueen" to a mouse he's trying to catch.
House M.D.: Failure to Communicate (2006)
(TV Episode)
House bounces a ball in a manner similar to Steve McQueen's character Hilts.
House bounces a ball in a manner similar to Steve McQueen's character Hilts.
Petrified (2006)
(Video)
phrase "the great escape" said
phrase "the great escape" said
Smallville: Wither (2006)
(TV Episode)
Just before the closing credits Clark is shown alone in his loft bouncing a ball against the wall. This references Steve McQueen's character in The Great Escape.
Just before the closing credits Clark is shown alone in his loft bouncing a ball against the wall. This references Steve McQueen's character in The Great Escape.
That Mitchell and Webb Look: Episode #1.5 (2006)
(TV Episode)
The German host of Numberwang tricks a contestant into speaking English by wishing them "Good Luck".
The German host of Numberwang tricks a contestant into speaking English by wishing them "Good Luck".
Supernatural: The Usual Suspects (2006)
(TV Episode)
Dean writes a letter to Sam addressed to Hilts and signed by McQueen.
Dean writes a letter to Sam addressed to Hilts and signed by McQueen.
Paybacks Are a Bitch (2007)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Son of Rambow (2007)
When Lee is isolated by teachers he sits in the corridor bouncing a ball against the wall - just like Capt. Hilts in The Great Escape.
When Lee is isolated by teachers he sits in the corridor bouncing a ball against the wall - just like Capt. Hilts in The Great Escape.
Goal II: Living the Dream (2007)
mentioned by Gavin
mentioned by Gavin
Top Gear: Episode #9.6 (2007)
(TV Episode)
Jeremy mentions how getting in his Panda is like the escape in The Great Escape
Jeremy mentions how getting in his Panda is like the escape in The Great Escape
Shaun the Sheep: Fleeced (2007)
(TV Episode)
As the sheep dig an escape tunnel, music similar to "The Great Escape" theme is heard.
As the sheep dig an escape tunnel, music similar to "The Great Escape" theme is heard.
Supernatural: Folsom Prison Blues (2007)
(TV Episode)
When Dean is in solitary he wishes that he had a baseball, like Steve McQueen. McQueen threw a baseball in the wall when he was in solitary in The Great Escape
When Dean is in solitary he wishes that he had a baseball, like Steve McQueen. McQueen threw a baseball in the wall when he was in solitary in The Great Escape
The Return of 'Allo 'Allo! (2007)
(TV Movie)
Mentioned by the narrator
Mentioned by the narrator
QI: Everything (2007)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Jeremy
Mentioned by Jeremy
Universal Groove (2007)
During a conversation between Jim (Corey Haim) and Zedrick (Robert Rudman) the characters argue over escapism through film. The Great Escape is brought up by Zedrick.
During a conversation between Jim (Corey Haim) and Zedrick (Robert Rudman) the characters argue over escapism through film. The Great Escape is brought up by Zedrick.
Heroes: Chapter Eleven 'Powerless' (2007)
(TV Episode)
Noah Bennett passes the time in confinement by bouncing a ball against a wall, like Hilts.
Noah Bennett passes the time in confinement by bouncing a ball against a wall, like Hilts.
That Mitchell and Webb Look: Episode #2.3 (2008)
(TV Episode)
When the soup chef is about to get fired after losing his sense of taste and smell and making bad soup, he pretends he can detect a clove of garlic he secretly planted on the floor, very similar to the way the Forger pretends that he can see a pin on the floor which he had planted there earlier.
When the soup chef is about to get fired after losing his sense of taste and smell and making bad soup, he pretends he can detect a clove of garlic he secretly planted on the floor, very similar to the way the Forger pretends that he can see a pin on the floor which he had planted there earlier.
Lost: Meet Kevin Johnson (2008)
(TV Episode)
Michael bounces a ball against the wall of his ship cabin, similar to Steve McQueen's character in the earlier film.
Michael bounces a ball against the wall of his ship cabin, similar to Steve McQueen's character in the earlier film.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 15 April 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
This film was referenced during 'The Great American Culture Quiz' segment.
This film was referenced during 'The Great American Culture Quiz' segment.
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Characters refer to the plot
Characters refer to the plot
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)
(Video)
In jail, Ray-Ray bounces a ball against a wall in the same way Capt. Hilts does.
In jail, Ray-Ray bounces a ball against a wall in the same way Capt. Hilts does.
Marley & Me (2008)
"the great escape" mentioned in dialogue
"the great escape" mentioned in dialogue
The Supermarket (2009)
Character behaves like the Cooler King, bouncing a ball off a wall in a dairy cooler
Character behaves like the Cooler King, bouncing a ball off a wall in a dairy cooler
QI: France (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Hugh
Mentioned by Hugh
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Bob in his cell bouncing a rubber ball to pass the time.
Bob in his cell bouncing a rubber ball to pass the time.
Terminator Salvation (2009)
When Marcus takes a motorcycle and jumps over a barb wired baracade its exactly like when Steve McQueen jumped over a barb wired baracade in "The Great Escape"; in reality, McQueen crashed his bike as Marcus does. The successful jump in "The Great Escape" was done by a stuntman.
When Marcus takes a motorcycle and jumps over a barb wired baracade its exactly like when Steve McQueen jumped over a barb wired baracade in "The Great Escape"; in reality, McQueen crashed his bike as Marcus does. The successful jump in "The Great Escape" was done by a stuntman.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
General Ed Fenech says "We have all our rotten eggs in one basket"...similiar to a line spoken by Kommandant von Luger in The Great Escape: "We have in effect put all our rotten eggs in one basket."
General Ed Fenech says "We have all our rotten eggs in one basket"...similiar to a line spoken by Kommandant von Luger in The Great Escape: "We have in effect put all our rotten eggs in one basket."
Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust (2009)
(Video Game)
A mission in Larry's horror dreamscape is called "The Not So Great Escape?"
A mission in Larry's horror dreamscape is called "The Not So Great Escape?"
Phobidilia (2009)
DVD cover
DVD cover
The Great Escape: The Reckoning (2009)
(TV Movie)
The real story behind the movie.
The real story behind the movie.
Aaron Stone: Saturday Fight Fever (2009)
(TV Episode)
Tatianna in her cell bouncing a rubber ball to pass the time.
Tatianna in her cell bouncing a rubber ball to pass the time.
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.54 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Reference in a $400 clue in the category "Born & Died"
Reference in a $400 clue in the category "Born & Died"
Copycats: Episode #1.11 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned as an incorrect answer by one of the contestants.
Mentioned as an incorrect answer by one of the contestants.
Copycats: Episode #1.12 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned as a correct answer by one of the contestants.
Mentioned as a correct answer by one of the contestants.
QI: Germany (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Jo
Mentioned by Jo
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.116 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $1,000 photo clue in the category "Behind the Scenes"
Subject of a $1,000 photo clue in the category "Behind the Scenes"
Phineas and Ferb: Lizard Whisperer/Robot Rodeo (2010)
(TV Episode)
In his prison cell, Perry throws a ball against the wall in the same manner as Capt. Hilts in "The Great Escape."
In his prison cell, Perry throws a ball against the wall in the same manner as Capt. Hilts in "The Great Escape."
Saturday Night Live: Ryan Phillippe/Ke$ha (2010)
(TV Episode)
On Weekend Update, Seth compares Bret Michaels's appendectomy to "The Great Escape."
On Weekend Update, Seth compares Bret Michaels's appendectomy to "The Great Escape."
Generator Rex: The Day That Everything Changed (2010)
(TV Episode)
Rex in his room/cell bouncing the ball off the wall.
Rex in his room/cell bouncing the ball off the wall.
Casino Jack (2010)
The film's title is written on Jack's blackboard when he is seen teaching a screenwriting class in prison.
The film's title is written on Jack's blackboard when he is seen teaching a screenwriting class in prison.
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Rescuers Down Under (2010)
(TV Episode)
Audio clips play during the review
Audio clips play during the review
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)
(TV Movie)
In her jail cell, Candace bounces a ball against the wall in the same manner as Captain Hilts in "The Great Escape."
In her jail cell, Candace bounces a ball against the wall in the same manner as Captain Hilts in "The Great Escape."
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Read It and Weep (2012)
(TV Episode)
Rainbow Dash bounces a ball up against the wall of a hospital room while in bed.
Rainbow Dash bounces a ball up against the wall of a hospital room while in bed.
Top Gear: Episode #18.7 (2012)
(TV Episode)
James mentions Steve McQeen and The Great Escape
James mentions Steve McQeen and The Great Escape
Borderlands 2 (2012)
(Video Game)
The mission The great escape shares it's name with the movie of the same name
The mission The great escape shares it's name with the movie of the same name
30 Rock: Stride of Pride (2012)
(TV Episode)
Jack says he decided to date several women with different qualities simultaneously after watching the film on TCM
Jack says he decided to date several women with different qualities simultaneously after watching the film on TCM
Hollywood Mouth 2 (2013)
appears on Steve McQueen flyer.
appears on Steve McQueen flyer.
Supernatural: The Great Escapist (2013)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Edición Especial Coleccionista: Blu-ray: El Bueno, el Feo y el Malo (2013)
(TV Episode)
Blu-ray release
Blu-ray release
Featured in
Precious Images (1986)
One More Saturday Night (1986)
Scenes are shown on a television set.
Scenes are shown on a television set.
Return to 'The Great Escape' (1993)
(Video)
many clips are shown
many clips are shown
100 Years at the Movies (1994)
(TV Movie)
Steve McQueen: The King of Cool (1998)
(TV Movie)
The Great Escape: A Standing Ovation (2001)
(TV Movie)
clips shown
clips shown
The Great Escape: Bringing Fact to Fiction (2001)
(TV Movie)
clips shown
clips shown
The Great Escape: Preparations for Freedom (2001)
(TV Movie)
clips shown
clips shown
The Great Escape: The Flight to Freedom (2001)
(TV Movie)
clips shown
clips shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)
(TV Special)
This film is #19 on the list.
This film is #19 on the list.
Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001)
Bandits (2001)
The 100 Greatest War Films (2005)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005)
(TV Movie)
excerpt shown
excerpt shown
War Stories (2006)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
clip
clip
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Knight and Day/I Am Love/The Killer Inside Me (2010)
(TV Episode)
James McAvoy's #2 Favorite Film
James McAvoy's #2 Favorite Film
The Unforgettable Gordon Jackson (2012)
(TV Movie)
Clips seen and discussed
Clips seen and discussed
Spoofed in
Get Smart: The Not-So-Great Escape: Part 1 (1969)
(TV Episode)
The title 'the not so great escape' is a spoof of the title 'the great escape'
The title 'the not so great escape' is a spoof of the title 'the great escape'
Get Smart: The Not-So-Great Escape: Part 2 (1969)
(TV Episode)
The title 'the not so great escape' is a spoof of the title 'the great escape'
The title 'the not so great escape' is a spoof of the title 'the great escape'
The Great Bank Robbery (1969)
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Mr. and Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular (1972)
(TV Episode)
There is a version of the film as presented by the 'Trim Jeans Theatre', including the original theme.
There is a version of the film as presented by the 'Trim Jeans Theatre', including the original theme.
Top Secret! (1984)
Dead End (1985)
McQueen look-alike in WWII uniform, riding motorcycle
McQueen look-alike in WWII uniform, riding motorcycle
'Allo 'Allo: The Great Un-Escape (1987)
(TV Episode)
Title Reference, Rene, Edith, The Waitresses & Monsieur Alfonse taking pans of dirt out of the hole they were digging is identical to the prisoners taking bags of dirt out in The Great Escape and in the ending of this episode they end up in a Prisoner of war camp
Title Reference, Rene, Edith, The Waitresses & Monsieur Alfonse taking pans of dirt out of the hole they were digging is identical to the prisoners taking bags of dirt out in The Great Escape and in the ending of this episode they end up in a Prisoner of war camp
The Simpsons: A Streetcar Named Marge (1992)
(TV Episode)
Maggie's stay at the "Ayn Rand School for Tots" daycare center leads to a spoof on "The Great Escape". After the pacifiers and bottles are taken from the children, Maggie derives a scheme to retreive them. During this attempt the up-beat "scheme" theme song from the movie is played. When the attempt fails, Maggie is thrown in "The Box" just as Steve McQueen is thrown in "the cooler". The final detail added, when Maggie is taken to "the box" another baby throws her a ball. This is referring to how Steve McQueen passes the time by throwing a ball against the wall and catching it when he is in "The Cooler".
Maggie's stay at the "Ayn Rand School for Tots" daycare center leads to a spoof on "The Great Escape". After the pacifiers and bottles are taken from the children, Maggie derives a scheme to retreive them. During this attempt the up-beat "scheme" theme song from the movie is played. When the attempt fails, Maggie is thrown in "The Box" just as Steve McQueen is thrown in "the cooler". The final detail added, when Maggie is taken to "the box" another baby throws her a ball. This is referring to how Steve McQueen passes the time by throwing a ball against the wall and catching it when he is in "The Cooler".
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
Frank gets rid of dirt from the tunnel in his prison cell by using various methods, including the one used in The Great Escape.
Frank gets rid of dirt from the tunnel in his prison cell by using various methods, including the one used in The Great Escape.
My Fellow Americans (1996)
When James Gardner push Jack Lemmon off the train it is similar to what happened in "The Great Escape" when he pushes the Forger off the train.
When James Gardner push Jack Lemmon off the train it is similar to what happened in "The Great Escape" when he pushes the Forger off the train.
Chicken Run (2000)
Charlie's Angels (2000)
Spaced: Change (2001)
(TV Episode)
The scene where the unemployment agent tricks Daisy by asking her a question in Vietnamese is a nod to a similar scene towards the end of The Great Escape.
The scene where the unemployment agent tricks Daisy by asking her a question in Vietnamese is a nod to a similar scene towards the end of The Great Escape.
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
The password that Carl Reiner's character (Saul Bloom) gives to the courier with the briefcase is the same Russian phrase, "Ia vas liubliu", that Charles Bronson's character (Flight. Lt. Danny 'The Tunnel King' Velinski) taught to James Coburn's character (Flying Officer Louis 'The Manufacturer' Sedgwick) in The Great Escape (1963). It translates as "I love you".
The password that Carl Reiner's character (Saul Bloom) gives to the courier with the briefcase is the same Russian phrase, "Ia vas liubliu", that Charles Bronson's character (Flight. Lt. Danny 'The Tunnel King' Velinski) taught to James Coburn's character (Flying Officer Louis 'The Manufacturer' Sedgwick) in The Great Escape (1963). It translates as "I love you".
Top Gear: Episode #1.2 (2002)
(TV Episode)
Jeremy spoofs the Germans in this film when he talks about MG and BMW
Jeremy spoofs the Germans in this film when he talks about MG and BMW
Mortadelo & Filemon: The Big Adventure (2003)
When Mortadelo and Filemon are in jail, the policeman locks them in a little fridge. The solitary confinement where Steve McQueen was put into every time he tried to escape was translated to Spanish as "la nevera" ("the fridge").
When Mortadelo and Filemon are in jail, the policeman locks them in a little fridge. The solitary confinement where Steve McQueen was put into every time he tried to escape was translated to Spanish as "la nevera" ("the fridge").
Purple Gas (2003)
Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004)
character shot on railway platform staggers sideways while holding chest
character shot on railway platform staggers sideways while holding chest
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
posters and trailers refer to the animals' journey as The Crate Escape
posters and trailers refer to the animals' journey as The Crate Escape
The A-Team (2010)
The title of the fake film used to facilitate Murdock's escape from the mental hospital is "The Greater Escape".
The title of the fake film used to facilitate Murdock's escape from the mental hospital is "The Greater Escape".
Torrente 4 (2011)
scenes spoofed
scenes spoofed
Archer: Space Race: Part I (2012)
(TV Episode)
When Archer is locked in the cargo compartment he sits playing with a baseball and glove like Virgil Hilts does when he is placed in the "cooler."
When Archer is locked in the cargo compartment he sits playing with a baseball and glove like Virgil Hilts does when he is placed in the "cooler."
