The Great Escape II: The Untold Story 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 178 minutes
- Director
- Jud Taylor, Paul Wendkos
- Network
- Spectacor Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Netzkino, Amazon MX Player
What is The Great Escape II: The Untold Story?
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story is a television movie released in the United States on November 5, 1988. Classified under the genres of war and drama, the film has a runtime of two hours and fifty-eight minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 178 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 5, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Spectacor Films
- Genres
- TV Movie, War, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 13 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~178 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Spectacor Films
Where to watch in Germany
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Overview
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story is a television movie released in the United States on November 5, 1988. Classified under the genres of war and drama, the film has a runtime of two hours and fifty-eight minutes. The narrative follows Allied prisoners who tunnel out of a stalag and subsequently return to avenge their fellow escapees who were executed by the Nazis. While the film portrays the murder of these prisoners with a higher level of historical accuracy than the 1963 original by depicting the POWs being shot individually or in pairs, other portions of the production are fictional. The film has received varying audience ratings across different platforms, including a 42 percent score on one database and a 54 percent score on another. As a television production, it serves as a follow-up to previous accounts of the historical event, focusing on the aftermath of the escape and the pursuit of justice for those killed during the operation.
Should you watch it?
“Allied prisoners escape a stalag only to return and hunt those responsible for executing their fellow soldiers.”
- Features a notable ensemble cast including Christopher Reeve and Judd Hirsch.
- Includes a supporting performance by Donald Pleasence, who appeared in the original film.
- Explores the aftermath of the escape through a focused revenge narrative.
- The film has a long runtime of two hours and fifty-eight minutes.
Watch it if you are interested in the historical aftermath of the events depicted in the 1963 film.
This is a war drama with a deliberate, extended pace suitable for viewers who prefer long-form television storytelling.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is a worthwhile watch for fans of the original 1963 film who are interested in the subsequent revenge plotline.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of two hours and fifty-eight minutes.
Where can I stream this movie?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The production is a single made-for-television film, though sources note that a second episode was directed by Jud Taylor.
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