Grand Illusion

A GREAT DRAMA OF HUMAN EMOTIONS

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.

Director: Jean Renoir
Cast: Jean Gabin , Pierre Fresnay , Erich von Stroheim , Marcel Dalio , Dita Parlo , Julien Carette , Gaston Modot , Georges Péclet , Werner Florian , Jean Dasté

Genres: Drama , History , War

Release date: 1937-06-04

Rating: 7.9

Runtime: 114minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Réalisation d'Art Cinématographique

Reviews:

  • Adelyn Stokes
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Athena Newton
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Darwin Merritt
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Davina Powers
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2