The Great Escaper

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The Great Escaper

7 | 1h36m | en | Drama

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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7 | 1h36m | en | Drama , History , War

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Michael Caine , Glenda Jackson , John Standing

Director

Hannah Jell

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BBC Film , Ingenious Media

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Cast

Michael Caine

as Bernard Jordan

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Glenda Jackson

as Irene Jordan

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John Standing

as Arthur

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