We dedicate this film to all the wonderful artists who made The Great Escape (1963), and especially to Lawrence Montaigne. Our narrator, our guide, our friend.
To my wife Karine, and my children Tom and Lola, who supported my dream and my adventure.
To Steven Jay Rubin, who gave me the force and inspiration to go beyond the original story. Words alone cannot express my heartfelt appreciation to you, Steve.
To Joe Amodei, for his never ending love for The Great Escape (1963), the prisoners who inhabited Stalag Luft III and the men who made the greatest guy movie ever made. I thank you Joe for your enormous encouragement and support and for your love for everything Great Escape.
To Lawrence Montaigne, an original member of the Film's X organization who helped us by narrating this film and haring some of his special memories.