See Film First : The Great Escaper

Book now

See Film First : The Great Escaper poster

More information about

Release date: 26 September 2023

Running time: 96 minutes

In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story. It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of one man’s need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war. Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene (Glenda Jackson) – THE GREAT ESCAPER celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation.

Original title: See Film First : The Great Escaper

Cast: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson

Director: Oliver Parker

Production: 2023

Age restrictions: 12A

Youtube video

What people are saying about See Film First : The Great Escaper

Twitter feed

No tweets about this film yet

Tweet

Show more tweets

Get more with Unlimited

Films to the fullest

Extreme Cinema

Unlimited Cinema Now with tastecard and a 3 Month Trial option

Family

cineseniors

Cineworld Unlimited Discounts on in-cinema snacks

Popcorn and drinks

Hot Dogs & Nachos

Cineworld Unlimited The Journey Of A Lifetime

Movies For Juniors

Cinebabies

Venue Hire and Events

Venue Hire and Events

Private Screenings

Private Screenings

School Bookings

School Bookings

BLOG

Enter Atlantis with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in IMAX

Interview: the directors of Wish on 100 years of Disney magic

Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé is coming to Cineworld cinemas this December

Gift the extraordinary not the ordinary this Christmas with help from Cineworld

December's must-see Cineworld releases: Wonka, Aquaman and more

Christmas Movie Season at Cineworld: enjoy festive classics on the big screen

See all blog articles