Drama

The Great Escaper

Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in the true story of Bernard Jordan, who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. 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.
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  • The Great Escaper on Masterpiece: TVSS: VOD Art

    The Great Escaper

    Thursday
    Dec 18

    2 Hours

    In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
  • The Great Escaper on Masterpiece: TVSS: VOD Art

    The Great Escaper

    Friday
    Dec 19

    2 Hours

    In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
  • The Great Escaper on Masterpiece: TVSS: VOD Art

    The Great Escaper

    Wednesday
    Dec 24

    2 Hours

    In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

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