Review of The Great Escape (1963) by Stewart T — 20 Feb 2009

Steve McQueen is terrific in this ashame he didnt get an Oscar for it.

This review of The Great Escape (1963) was written by Stewart T on 20 Feb 2009.

The Great Escape has generally received very positive reviews.

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