The Great Escaper (2023)

A WWII veteran haunted by the past conspires with his wife to sneak out of his care home and attend the 70th anniversary celebrations of D-Day in France.

Director: Oliver Parker
Cast: Danielle Vitalis, Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Elliot Norman, Laura Marcus, Victor Oshin, Will Fletcher
Runtime: 01h 36m
Type: Movie

The Great Escaper (2023)

A WWII veteran haunted by the past conspires with his wife to sneak out of his care home and attend the 70th anniversary celebrations of D-Day in France.

Director: Oliver Parker
Cast: Danielle Vitalis, Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Elliot Norman, Laura Marcus, Victor Oshin, Will Fletcher
Runtime: 01h 36m
Type: Movie
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