The Grand Illusion (1937)

During WWI, two French soldiers are captured and imprisoned in a German P.O.W. camp. Several escape attempts follow until they are eventually sent to a seemingly inescapable fortress.

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Summary Details
Earliest Release DateApril 6, 2012 (United Kingdom)
Running Time1 hr 53 min
GenresDrama War
FilmmakersRole
Jean Renoir Director
Charles Spaak Writer
Jean Renoir Writer
Joseph Kosma Composer
Christian Matras Cinematographer
Marthe Huguet Editor
Renée Lichtig Editor
Marguerite Renoir Editor
Eugène Lourié Production Designer
CastRole
Jean Gabin
Le lieutenant Maréchal
Dita Parlo
Pierre Fresnay
Le captaine de Boeldieu
Erich von Stroheim
Le captaine von Rauffenstein