About this movie
A group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal, grapple with their own class differences after being captured and held in a World War I German prison camp. When the men are transferred to a high-security fortress, they must concoct a plan to escape beneath the watchful eye of aristocratic German officer von Rauffenstein, who has formed an unexpected bond with de Boeldieu.
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Quick facts
Year
1937
Runtime
1h 54m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.9/10
Votes
780
Genre
Drama, History, War
Director
Language
FR
Cast
prisoner
france
countryside
escape
germany
world war i
prisoner of war
brotherhood
camp
aristocrat
fraternity
war injury
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Questions about Grand Illusion
How long is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion has a runtime of 1h 54m (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion was directed by Jean Renoir and released in 1937.
What genre is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion is a Drama, History, War film (1937).
Who stars in Grand Illusion?
The cast of Grand Illusion includes Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Marcel Dalio, Dita Parlo.
What is the TMDB rating for Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 780 votes.
