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The Great Escaper(2023)
Status: Released
Date: 2023-10-06
66%
165 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Inspired by a true love story.
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.
Languages: German, French, English.
Countries:
France,
Sweden,
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Great Escaper
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer The Great Escaper
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
'Impact of War' Featurette
A True Love Story Featurette
In Cinemas Now
Making Of Featurette
Official Clip #1
Official Clip #2
Official Clip #3
Official Clip #4
All 9 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
'Impact of War' Featurette - Featurette
A True Love Story Featurette - Featurette
In Cinemas Now - Teaser
Making Of Featurette - Behind the Scenes
Official Clip #1 - Clip
Official Clip #2 - Clip
Official Clip #3 - Clip
Official Clip #4 - Clip
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