The Great Escaper
“Inspired by a true love story.”
2023•M•1h 36m•6.7•Released
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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
Writer
William Ivory
Languages
English, French, German
Studio
Ecosse Films
Cast
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
Ian Conningham
LCT Commander Parker
Wolf Kahler
Heinrich
Kiera Bell
Young Tour Guide
Elliot Norman
Douglas Bennet
Alex Skarbek
Maurice (Patron)
Production
Company
Ecosse Films
Company
Filmgate Films
Company
Ingenious Media
Company
Film i Väst
Company
Pathé
Company
BBC Film
Producer
Robert Bernstein
Producer
Douglas Rae
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