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The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

History · Drama · War · 2023

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.

Movie details

The Great Escaper

“Inspired by a true love story.”

2023 History · Drama · War 1h 36m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

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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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Great Escaper?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Oliver Parker

Written by

William Ivory

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

Court is in session

Put The Great Escaper on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.