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 , Dita Parlo , Pierre Fresnay , Erich von Stroheim , Julien Carette , Georges Péclet , Werner Florian , Jean Dasté , Sylvain Itkine , Gaston Modot

Genres: Drama , History , War

Release date: 1937-06-18

Rating: 7.86

Runtime: 114minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Réalisation d'Art Cinématographique

Reviews:

  • Estella Ayers
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Mathew Figueroa
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

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

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

  • Kelvin Wiley
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5