Review of The Great Escape (1963) by Mason R — 25 Mar 2010

Ever green.... True classic. McQueen, Jame Coburn, and Charles Bronson.. What a cast assembled... Marvellous !!!

This review of The Great Escape (1963) was written by Mason R on 25 Mar 2010.

The Great Escape has generally received very positive reviews.

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