The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones
Synopsis
A documentary on the United States Army Air Forces pilot David Jones, the inspiration for Steve McQueen’s character in the 1963 film THE GREAT ESCAPE.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 2002
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cork
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cork
- Original Title
- The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- MGM Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cork
John Cork
David Soll
John Cork, Bruce Scivally
Department Leadership Roster
John Cork
Director
John Cork
Writer
John Cork
Producer
Bruce Scivally
Producer
David Soll
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What is The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones about?
A documentary on the United States Army Air Forces pilot David Jones, the inspiration for Steve McQueen’s character in the 1963 film THE GREAT ESCAPE.
Who directed The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones?
The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones was directed by John Cork.
Who stars in The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones?
The principal cast of The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones includes James Coburn.
When was The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones released and how long is it?
The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 25m.