The Great Escaper

  • Screening Dates: 15th August, 6pm  //  29th August, 8pm
  • Starring: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson
  • Directed by: Oliver Parker
  • Running time: 96 mins
  • Rating: M
  • Language: English
Synopsis:

This  heartwarming film is based on the true story of 89-year-old British World War II Navy veteran, Bernard Jordan.

With commemorations due to take place for the 70th anniversary of D-Day in France, Bernie is heartbroken. He is in no condition to attend and he is living out his days in a nursing home in Suffolk.

Undeterred, Bernie hatches a plan to break out of his nursing home to secretly attend the ceremony in France. Along the way, he’s aided by strangers, makes new friends and aims to give a heartfelt goodbye to a fallen friend. On top of this, news of his “escape” makes him an international sensation.

 Beautiful, enchanting and sublimely performed. – IMDB