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The Great Escaper

Inspired by a true love story.

  • Movie
  • 2023
  • 1h 36m

Directed by Oliver Parker

6.6

TMDB audience rating
6.6 out of 10 from 184 votes

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Overview

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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Cast and crew

  • Michael Caine

    Michael CaineBernard Jordan

  • Glenda Jackson

    Glenda JacksonIrene Jordan

  • John Standing

    John StandingArthur

  • Will Fletcher

    Will FletcherYoung Bernard

  • Laura Marcus

    Laura MarcusYoung Irene

  • Victor Oshin

    Victor OshinScott

  • Danielle Vitalis

    Danielle VitalisAdele

  • Joe Bone

    Joe BoneTim

  • Donald Sage Mackay

    Donald Sage MackayNathan

  • Carlyss Peer

    Carlyss PeerVicky

  • Ian Conningham

    Ian ConninghamLCT Commander Parker

  • Wolf Kahler

    Wolf KahlerHeinrich

  • Kiera Bell

    Kiera BellYoung Tour Guide

  • Elliot NormanDouglas Bennet

  • Alex Skarbek

    Alex SkarbekMaurice (Patron)

  • Valerie SarrufLittle Old French Lady

  • Graeme Dalling

    Graeme DallingCyclist

  • Simon Darwen

    Simon DarwenMale TV Announcer

Director
Oliver Parker
Writer
William Ivory
Music
Craig Armstrong
Cinematography
Christopher Ross