Daily Express :: Steve McQueen Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 23:42:48 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Steve McQueen only ended brutal Magnificent Seven feud with Yul Brynner on his deathbed]]>

Steve McQueen and Yul Brynner had a major feud on the set of The Magnificent Seven that was only finally reconciled when The Great Escape star was dying of cancer 20 years later.

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One fan said the World War 2 epic has a "wonderful build-up, great middle, and a terrific ending", calling it a "classic".

]]>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:46:00 +0000FilmsFilms (section), World War 2, Steve McQueen, BBC iPlayer, War movies, war film, best ever, the great escape, The Great Escape, BBC iPlayer streaming, John Sturges, World War 2 film<![CDATA[Real reason Steve McQueen turned down Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with Paul Newman]]>

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford, but originally Steve McQueen was cast in the latter role.

]]>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:53:00 +0000FilmsSteve McQueen, Paul Newman, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Steve MccQueen, paul newman, robert redford, butch cassidy<![CDATA[Steve McQueen was arrested and jailed during The Great Escape shoot]]>

The Great Escape is on BBC Two this afternoon and BBC iPlayer afterwards.

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A genre defining war film that has gone done history for its iconic scenes and soundtrack is no free to stream for Amazon Primer users

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The war film has been hailed one of the best of all time and is available to watch on Apple TV

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Relive the tension and triumph of a daring wartime escape. A film that has stood the test of time, with unforgettable performances.

]]>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:44:00 +0100FilmsFilms (section), World War 2, Steve McQueen, Channel 4, The Great Escape, World War II, Stalag Luft III<![CDATA[Steve McQueen only ended brutal Magnificent Seven feud with Yul Brynner on his deathbed]]>

Steve McQueen and Yul Brynner had a major feud on the set of The Magnificent Seven, which is on BBC Two today. The feud was only finally reconciled when The Great Escape star died of cancer 20 years later.

]]>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100FilmsSteve McQueen, Yul Brynner, Magnificent Seven<![CDATA[Steve McQueen World War 2 films ranked: King of Cool was jailed while filming No 1]]>

Steve McQueen, who would have been 95 today, starred in several World War 2 films in addition to The Great Escape.

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]]>Steve McQueen World War 2 films ranked: King of Cool was jailed while filming No 1.

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Steve McQueen's cinematic journey is deeply intertwined with films that challenge perceptions. Discover one of the masterpieces that shaped his vision.

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