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: 7.847

Runtime: 114minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Réalisation d'Art Cinématographique

Reviews:

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

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

  • Richard Velez
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Anais Hunt
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Mathew Figueroa
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5