![]() ![]() Although three tunnels – Tom, Dick and Harry – were dug as portrayed in the film, it was not during the July 4 celebrations that Tom was discovered by the Germans, although that did make for a dramatic piece of storytelling. The producers’ decision to make him a US escapee wasn’t the only example of the film’s slant towards all things American. Real as he could, as his own way of paying respects to the dead.” According to film blogger Tom Cleaver: “Barry fought like hell to get the movie as McQueen is said to have taken a liking to the ex-POW and asked to have Barry’s background written into his own character. Although he’d been due to go through the tunnel first, his decision to decline no doubt saved his life. ![]() ![]() Mahon was shot down in August 1942 and sent to Stalag Luft III, where he was imprisoned in isolation, “the cooler”, for his many escape attempts. The Cooler King character is believed to be based on a British officer, Flight Lieutenant Barry Mahon of 121 Squadron RAF, who served as a technical director on the film. ![]()
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