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Paul Brickhill (1916–1991)
Paul Brickhill was born on December 20, 1916 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia as Paul Chester Jerome Brickhill. He was a writer, known for The Great Escape (1963), Reach for the Sky (1956) and Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963). He was married to Margaret (Margot) Olive Slater. He died on April 23, 1991 in Victoria.
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Born:in Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaDied:(age 74) in Victoria, Australia |
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1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series) (novel - 1 episode)
- War of Nerves
(1964)
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Book: "The Story of Douglas Bader". NOTE: Filmed as Reach for the Sky (1956). See more »
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Best known for writing several historical books on WW2 subjects, the most famous being "The Great Escape" filmed in 1963 (The Great Escape (1963)) with Steve McQueen. Brickhill himself was a prisoner of the camp in question, Stalag Luft III, and participated in what was to be the most famous prison break in World War II.Star Sign:
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