

The Great Escaper
2023-10-06 · 96 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Directors
- Oliver Parker
- Production companies
- Ecosse Films, Filmgate Films, Ingenious Media, Film i Väst, Pathé, BBC Film
- Countries
- France, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Michael CaineBernard Jordan
Glenda JacksonIrene Jordan
John StandingArthur
Will FletcherYoung Bernard
Laura MarcusYoung Irene
Victor OshinScott
Danielle VitalisAdele
Joe BoneTim
Donald Sage MackayNathan
Carlyss PeerVicky
Ian ConninghamLCT Commander Parker
Wolf KahlerHeinrich
Kiera BellYoung Tour Guide
Alex SkarbekMaurice (Patron)
Graeme DallingCyclist
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