Richard Attenborough, who would later become a renowned director, plays the role of Squadron Leader Bartlett, the leader of the escape plan. The film also features a range of other talented actors, including John Mills, Donald Pleasence, and Angus Lennie.
The film is based on a true story, and is inspired by the real-life experiences of prisoners of war who were held captive in Stalag Luft III, a German prison camp in Poland. The camp was designed to be escape-proof, but a group of determined prisoners, led by Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett (played by Richard Attenborough), were determined to break free. The Great Escape 1963 Hindi Dubbed