When "The Great Escape" came out in 1963 I didn't see it because I was only nine years old, and didn't get to see a lot of movies unless my folks took me, which wasn't often. I wanted to see this one. It seemed to me exciting and adventuresome and thrilling and it had some actors I recognized. I had seen some advertisements on TV promoting the film and they convinced me I would die if I didn't get to see it.
