I’m sure you’ve heard it said the certain actors or actresses make whatever movie they’re in better? Sir Michael Caine is a prime example. The 90-year-old Englishman has had a sparkling career dating back to his first big screen role in 1950’s “Morning Departure”. Thankfully he is still working and still making movies better for having him in them. His latest is “The Great Escaper”, a tender feel-gooder based on a true story that sees him paired with the late Glenda Jackson in what was her final role.
Directed by Oliver Parker and written by William Ivory, “The Great Escaper” tells the story of 90-year-old Bernard Jordan who slipped away from his assisted living facility where he stayed with his wife Irene (Jackson) to attend a special event in Normandy marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The elderly man’s journey made national headlines. The new trailer shows both the humorous and the heartfelt side of Jordan’s story and Caine makes it all the more compelling.
“The Great Escaper” releases in theaters on October 6th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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Oh that sounds good. Michael Caine is one of the greats. So astounding he’s 90 years old. I still see him as a young man. He gives old age a good rep.
Absolutely one of the greats. And for me he only got better with age.
I think this looks a nice good time. Plus, I can’t hate Michael Caine and I had never seen anything with Glenda Jackson. At least she made something worth watching on her way out.
I just hope it gets a decent sized release here in the States.
I’ll recommend The Great Escaper to my dad.
Can’t go wrong there.
OMG I’m tearing up watching the trailer! And I’ve got to go to work now! Will be doing this of course. With a box of tissues.
Most definitely! I can’t wait.
Definitely will.
I’m really looking forward to it.