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Title: The Great Escaper

Release Date: 6 Oct 2023

Runtime: 1h 36m

Genre: History, Drama, War

Director: Ecosse Films, Filmgate Films, Ingenious Media, Film i Väst, Pathé, BBC Film

Production Companies: Ecosse Films, Filmgate Films, Ingenious Media, Film i Väst, Pathé, BBC Film

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (108 votes)

Cast

  • Bernard Jordan: Michael Caine
  • Irene Jordan: Glenda Jackson
  • Arthur: John Standing
  • Young Bernard: Will Fletcher
  • Young Irene: Laura Marcus
  • Scott: Victor Oshin
  • Adele: Danielle Vitalis
  • Tim: Joe Bone
  • Nathan: Donald Sage Mackay
  • Vicky: Carlyss Peer
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