This is much more appropriate for Veteran's Day. This movie is a classic. If you've never seen it, you should really make the effort.
During WWII, the Nazi High Command decided to put all their worst prisoners of war into one camp. It was supposed to be a show of how much they had learned about foiling escape attempts, but sticking a bunch of highly-motivated escape artists in one place is a recipe for disaster. Bartlett (Richard Attenborough) is the head coordinator of escapes for British officers. Under his direction, the prisoners set themselves to digging their way out over 300 meters, while others secure supplies, disguises and forged documents.
I think this should be required watching. Not only because it's stunningly good, but because almost all the people in it were really famous and it's hilarious to see them look so young. Richard Attenborough is a notable example, but James Garner, Donald Pleasance, James Coburn all look, well, younger, at least. The real surprise is David McCallum, who is so tiny and blond and grew up to be Duckie on NCIS.
No, but seriously, how have you never seen this movie?
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