The Great Escaper
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The Great Escaper

Fri
23
Fri 23 Feb 4:00 PM

Angelika Film Centre
General Admission
96 Mins
February
Fri 23 Feb

Sat 24 Feb

Inspired by a true love story this bittersweet romantic drama stars Michael Caine in his last film role.

The summer of 2014 marked the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings - octogenarian Bernie Jordan (Caine) made global headlines as he staged a "great escape" from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades. It was a story that captured the imagination of the world.  Bernie’s Big Adventure only spanned a mere 48 hours, but it also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene (played by Glenda Jackson, who passed shortly after production concluded) – the story celebrates their love with touching sincerity.          
February
Fri 23 Feb

Sat 24 Feb

Angelika Film Centre

148 Logan Road Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102