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The Great Escape 1963 Okru [better]
In the film's climax, Hilts attempts to jump a stolen German motorcycle over a towering barbed-wire fence to cross the Swiss border. While stuntman Bud Ekins actually performed the famous high jump for safety reasons, McQueen did much of the high-speed riding himself. This sequence cemented McQueen's status as a Hollywood legend and remains one of the most celebrated stunts in movie history.
Featured breakout roles for Charles Bronson (The Tunnel King) and James Coburn (The Manufacturer). the great escape 1963 okru
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