Review of The Great Escape (1963) by Kyle S — 07 Dec 2008

So many things I love about this movie. The motorcycle. The tunnel. The fact that the ending is rather...depressing...

This review of The Great Escape (1963) was written by Kyle S on 07 Dec 2008.

The Great Escape has generally received very positive reviews.

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