Cast of The Great Escape

Steve McQueen portrays Hilts 'The Cooler King,' an American Air Force officer known for his fearless and rebellious nature.

James Garner takes on the role of Hendley 'The Scrounger,' an American Flight Lieutenant with exceptional skills in acquiring necessary items for escape.

Richard Attenborough plays Bartlett 'Big X,' a British Squadron Leader and mastermind behind the escape plan.

James Donald portrays Ramsey 'The SBO (Senior British Officer),' a British Group Captain responsible for overseeing the escape operation.

Charles Bronson embodies Danny 'Tunnel King,' an American flight lieutenant who specializes in digging tunnels for escape purposes.

Donald Pleasence brings to life Blythe 'The Forger,' a British Flight Lieutenant skilled in creating forged documents.

James Coburn portrays Sedgwick 'Manufacturer,' an Australian Flying Officer known for his engineering expertise.

Hannes Messemer plays Von Luger 'The Kommandant,' a German Luftwaffe colonel in charge of the POW camp.

David McCallum embodies Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal,' a British squadron leader involved in planning the escape attempt.

Gordon Jackson takes on the role of MacDonald 'Intelligence,' a Scottish Wing Commander tasked with gathering information for the escape.

John Leyton portrays Willie 'Tunnel King,' an English Flying Officer renowned for his tunnel excavation skills.

Angus Lennie brings to life Ives 'The Mole,' a Scottish Flight Lieutenant who plays a crucial role in the tunneling operation.