The Great Escaper

In a poignant true story, Michael Caine plays Bernard Jordan, a 90-year-old World War II veteran who breaks out of his nursing home to attend the 70th anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings in Normandy. With the help of an RAF veteran named Arthur, Bernie travels across France, leaving behind a trail of mystery and curiosity. As he finally reunites with his wife Rene, played by Glenda Jackson, Bernie reveals the true reason for his daring escape - a lifetime of regret over a tragic event from the past.