The Great Escaper (12A)

A biographical drama starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson, based on the true story of an 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 Normandy, France in June 2014. Along the way, he is aided by strangers, makes some new friends and says a heartfelt goodbye to a fallen friend, while news of his ‘escape’ makes him an international sensation.

Date: Tue 16 Feb
Venue: KL Lunesdale Hall
Time: 2:00PM (doors open at 1:30PM). Running time 1hr 40mins
Ticket: FREE
Certificate: 12A

This project is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.

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