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