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The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

Inspired by a true love story.

20236.61h 36m

Overview

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.

Directed by Oliver Parker
Written by William Ivory
Produced by Douglas Rae, Robert Bernstein
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Top Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Bernard Jordan

Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson

Irene Jordan

John Standing

John Standing

Arthur

Will Fletcher

Will Fletcher

Young Bernard

Laura Marcus

Laura Marcus

Young Irene

Victor Oshin

Victor Oshin

Scott

Danielle Vitalis

Danielle Vitalis

Adele

Joe Bone

Joe Bone

Tim

Donald Sage Mackay

Donald Sage Mackay

Nathan

Carlyss Peer

Carlyss Peer

Vicky

Themes & Keywords

normandy, franced-dayretirement homeww2 veteran

About The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper is a history, drama, war film released in 2023 exploring themes of normandy, france, d-day, retirement home, ww2 veteran. Directed by Oliver Parker, it stars Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing. 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.

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