Movie: The Great Escaper

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Caine
Michael Caine

Bernard Jordan

Glenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson

Irene Jordan

John Standing
John Standing

Arthur

Will Fletcher
Will Fletcher

Young Bernard

Laura Marcus
Laura Marcus

Young Irene

Victor Oshin
Victor Oshin

Scott

Danielle Vitalis
Danielle Vitalis

Adele

Joe Bone
Joe Bone

Tim

Donald Sage Mackay
Donald Sage Mackay

Nathan

Carlyss Peer
Carlyss Peer

Vicky

Video Trailer The Great Escaper

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'Impact of War' Featurette

'Impact of War' Featurette

A True Love Story Featurette

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Making Of Featurette

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'Impact of War' Featurette

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A True Love Story Featurette

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Making Of Featurette

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