The Great Escaper

In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan 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 –The Great Escaper celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation.

Watch the trailer (Trailers are suitable for the certified rating of the film)


Directed by: Oliver Parker
Cast: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Danielle Vitalis, Will Fletcher, Laura Marcus
Running time: 1h 36m

Sofa Seating:
Tickets: £11
Concessions: £9.50
Children: £7
Family Ticket: £29*
Footlights: Discount Applies

Standard Tiered Seating:
Tickets: £7.50
Concessions: £6.50
Children: £6
Family Ticket: £24*
Footlights: Discount Applies

Breakfast Screening:
Sofa Seating: £11
Tiered Seating: £7.50
Footlights: Discount Applies

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