History ·Drama ·War · France · 2023 · 1h 36m

The Great Escaper

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Director
Oliver Parker
Cast
Michael Caine as Bernard Jordan Glenda Jackson as Irene Jordan John Standing as Arthur Will Fletcher as Young Bernard Laura Marcus as Young Irene Victor Oshin as Scott
Crew
Christopher Ross — Director of Photography Paul Tothill — Editor Craig Armstrong — Original Music Composer William Ivory — Writer Robert Bernstein — Producer Douglas Rae — Producer
Tagline

Inspired by a true love story.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Great Escaper — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
normandy, franced-dayretirement homeww2 veteran
Key Collaborators
Oliver Parker Director Christopher Ross Director of Photography Paul Tothill Editor Craig Armstrong Original Music Composer William Ivory Writer Robert Bernstein Producer Douglas Rae Producer
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