Grand Illusion
A Great Drama of Human Emotions
1938 NR 1h 54m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | La Grande Illusion |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 12, 1938 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | France |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | world war i, escape, brotherhood, france, countryside, germany, prisoner, aristocrat, fraternity, prisoner of war, camp, war injury |
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What is Grand Illusion about?
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.
When was Grand Illusion released?
Grand Illusion was released on Sep 12, 1938 (status: Released).
Who directed Grand Illusion?
Jean Renoir directed Grand Illusion.
What is the TMDB rating of Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 805 votes.