Back by popular demand!
The Great Escaper
Another chance to see the true story that made the headlines, about Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) who escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
Director: Oliver Parker
Cast includes: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, Wolf Kahler
1 hour 36 mins / 2023 / UK
We've added another screening due to high demand! (Replaces the previously advertised film, How to Have Sex which will still screen on Saturday 24 February - sorry for any disappointment caused.)
Based on a true story, this is an absolutely beautiful film about the thrilling true story of Bernard Jordan, a veteran who travelled alone to the beaches of Normandy in 2014 in order to pay his respects to the fallen in war. It made national news as the pensioner absconded from his care home in Hove, Sussex UK to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.
Played by Michael Caine in possibly his last outing, alongside Glenda Jackson in her final role.
With lots of scenes from the film shot in our very own Hastings, perhaps you'll spot yourself on screen?
"Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson exude ineffable class" - Peter Bradshaw's Film of the Week, The Guardian
4 stars - Empire Magazine
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