5. "The Great Escape" (1963)

World War II Movie Night has its first bona fide classic with "The Great Escape," one of the most popular movies ever made. Steve McQueen leads an ensemble cast as Allies attempt to escape a German prison camp. A surprisingly fun movie, considering it portrays a real event that ended with many deaths... Asides include the connection between coming-of-age and learning-to-drink. 

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On World War II Movie Night, host J. Byron delves into the countless movies made about the greatest conflict in human history. How much can we learn about World War II from how it's portrayed in film? Can movies render this infinite subject more manageable? Fun and stimulation mix in this engaging, thought-provoking podcast.