The Great Escaper
Inspired by a true love story.
2023•1h 36m•6.6/10
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Ratings
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6.6/10(171)
In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
Production
Ecosse Films, Filmgate Films, Ingenious Media, Film i Väst, Pathé, BBC Film
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
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Cast
Michael Caine
Bernard Jordan
Glenda Jackson
Irene Jordan
John Standing
Arthur
Will Fletcher
Young Bernard
Laura Marcus
Young Irene
Victor Oshin
Scott
Danielle Vitalis
Adele
Joe Bone
Tim
Donald Sage Mackay
Nathan
Carlyss Peer
Vicky
Ian Conningham
LCT Commander Parker
Wolf Kahler
Heinrich
Kiera Bell
Young Tour Guide
Elliot Norman
Douglas Bennet
Alex Skarbek
Maurice (Patron)
Valerie Sarruf
Little Old French Lady
Graeme Dalling
Cyclist
Simon Darwen
Male TV Announcer
Imman Zaffrani
Sandy
Bhawna Bhawshar
Reporter
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