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The Great Escaper

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The Great Escaper

Inspired by a true love story.

6.6

1h 36m

2023

“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.

Director

Oliver Parker

Trailer

HistoryDramaWar

normandy, franced-dayretirement homeww2 veteran

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Cast & Crew

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

as Bernard Jordan

Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson

as Irene Jordan

John Standing

John Standing

as Arthur

Will Fletcher

Will Fletcher

as Young Bernard

Laura Marcus

Laura Marcus

as Young Irene

Victor Oshin

Victor Oshin

as Scott

Danielle Vitalis

Danielle Vitalis

as Adele

Joe Bone

Joe Bone

as Tim

Donald Sage Mackay

Donald Sage Mackay

as Nathan

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