The Great Escaper (2023)
Inspired by a true love story.
2023 · 1h 36m · History, Drama, War
Genres: History, Drama, War
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.
Director: Oliver Parker
Writers: William Ivory
Music by: Craig Armstrong
Cinematography: Christopher Ross
Editor: Paul Tothill
Rated 6.7/10 by 174 viewers
Cast
Michael Caine as Bernard JordanGlenda Jackson as Irene JordanJohn Standing as ArthurWill Fletcher as Young BernardLaura Marcus as Young IreneVictor Oshin as ScottDanielle Vitalis as AdeleJoe Bone as TimDonald Sage Mackay as NathanCarlyss Peer as VickyIan Conningham as LCT Commander ParkerWolf Kahler as HeinrichMore like this
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