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Westleton Film Night
The Great Escaper
The Great Escaper is a 2023 biographical drama film directed by Oliver Parker, written by William Ivory,
and starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. It is based on the true story of 89-year-old
British World War II Royal Navy veteran Bernard Jordan who "broke out" of his nursing home to attend
the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France in June 2014.
The Great Escaper had its world premiere in London at BFI Southbank on 20 September 2023, and was
released in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film marked the final
screen performances for both lead actors: Jackson died in June 2023, nine months after filming
finished; Caine announced his retirement from acting in October 2023. This is also the last theatrical
film by Pathé UK, after the division announced in November 2023 that they would restructure to focus
on premium television and only release films from their parent company.
Synopsis from Wikipedia
Doors and Bar will open at 7.00 pm, the film will start at 7.30 pm, with an interval.
Entrance £5.00. Tickets available on the door.