The Great Escape 4K

• Audio Commentary One - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by filmmaker/critic Steve Mitchel and author/critic Steven Jay Rubin (Combat Films: American Realism, 1945-2010). The commentators are clearly very big fans of the The Great Escape and their enthusiasm produces plenty of interesting observations about its strengths, some of which, like its supposed status as 'the best film' in such and such fan category are pretty entertaining. Also, there are nice recollections about their first experiences with the film. They address the styles of John Sturges and many of the famous actors that made the film, specific decisions that were made before and during the production process, and the real escape.
  
• Audio Commentary Two - this archival audio commentary features an interview with director John Sturges from 1974, production manager and second unit director Robert E. Relyea, actors James Coburn, James Garner, David McCallum, Donald Pleasence, and Jud Taylor, production designer Fernando Carrerre, stuntman Bid Ekins, and Steve McQueen's manager Hillard Elkins. It is hosted by Jay Rubin.

BLU-RAY DISC

• Return to The Great Escape - this archival program focuses on the production history of The Great Escape and features clips from vintage interviews with James Garner, James Coburn, Donald Pleasence, David McCallum, and Jud Taylor, amongst others. In English, not subtitled. (25 min).
  
• "The Great Escape": Heroes Underground (2001) - this vintage program focuses on the real event that inspired The Great Escape. It is narrated by Burt Reynolds. In English, not subtitled. (49 min).
  • 1. Bringing Fact to Fiction (13 min).
  • 2. Preparations for Freedom (20 min).
  • 3. The Flight to Freedom (10 min).
  • 4. A Standing Ovation (6 min).
    
• The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones (2001) - this archival program takes a closer look at United States Army Air Forces Pilot David M. Jones, who was the inspiration for Steve McQueen's character The Cooler King. In English, not subtitled. (25 min).
  
• Great Escape: The Untold Story - Steven Clarke directed this TV documentary in 2001. It examines the genesis and execution of the notorious Great Escape, and features interviews with some of the men that participated in it, witnessed it, and were lucky to survive. In English, not subtitled. (51 min).
  
• Great Escape: The Untold Story - Additional Interviews - presented here are additional interviews that did not make it into the final version of Steven Clarke's documentary. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
  
• Trailer - presented here is a remastered vintage trailer for The Great Escape. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).