The Great Escaper
“Inspired by a true love story.”
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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-25
Top Cast
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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
Ian Conningham
LCT Commander Parker
Wolf Kahler
Heinrich
Kiera Bell
Young Tour Guide
Elliot Norman
Douglas Bennet
Alex Skarbek
Maurice (Patron)
Valerie Sarruf
Little Old French Lady
Graeme Dalling
Cyclist
Simon Darwen
Male TV Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival(4K)
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- William Ivory
- Original Score
- Craig Armstrong
- Original Title
- The Great Escaper
- Country of Origin
- France, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ecosse Films, Filmgate Films, Ingenious Media, Film i Väst, Pathé, BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Parker
William Ivory
Craig Armstrong
Christopher Ross
Paul Tothill
Cameron McCracken, Douglas Rae, Eva Yates, Robert Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Parker
Director
William Ivory
Writer
Douglas Rae
Producer
Robert Bernstein
Producer
Paul Tothill
Editor
Craig Armstrong
Original Music Composer
Christopher Ross
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Escaper
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What is The Great Escaper about?
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.
Who directed The Great Escaper?
The Great Escaper was directed by Oliver Parker.
Who stars in The Great Escaper?
The principal cast of The Great Escaper includes Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Will Fletcher, Laura Marcus.
When was The Great Escaper released and how long is it?
The Great Escaper was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Escaper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Escaper was composed by Craig Armstrong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Escaper?
The Great Escaper holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).