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The Great Escaper

Name: The Great Escaper
Director: Oliver Parker
Genre: History, Drama, War
Released: 2023
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Will Fletcher, Laura Marcus

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.

2023 · Directed by Oliver Parker · 96 min · History · Drama · War · 10 frames

Tagline

Inspired by a true love story.

Crew

Written by: William Ivory
Cinematography: Christopher Ross
Edited by: Paul Tothill
Music: Craig Armstrong
Produced by: Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae

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
Danielle Vitalis as Adele
Joe Bone as Tim
Donald Sage Mackay as Nathan
Carlyss Peer as Vicky

Production

Country: France, Sweden, United Kingdom
Language: English, French, German
Studios: Ecosse Films, Filmgate Films, Ingenious Media, Film i Väst
Themes: normandy, france, d-day, veteran, retirement home

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