The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

Inspired by a true love story.

All ages 2023 · 96 min · ★ 6.6 · History, Drama, War

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.

Directed by Oliver Parker · Written by William Ivory

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