
Overlord(1975)
During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-Day, June 6th, 1944.


“Inspired by a true love story.”
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.

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
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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