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Grand Illusion (1937)
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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.
Cast
Jean Gabinas Lieutenant Maréchal
Pierre Fresnayas Captain de Boëldieu
Erich von Stroheimas Captain von Rauffenstein
Dita Parloas Elsa
Julien Caretteas Cartier, the Vaudeville Performer
Georges Pécletas Officer
Werner Florianas Sergeant Arthur
Jean Dastéas Teacher
Sylvain Itkineas Lieutenant Demolder
Gaston Modotas Engineer
Marcel Dalioas Lieutenant Rosenthal
Jacques Beckeras British Officer (uncredited)
Habib Bengliaas Senegalese (uncredited)
Pierre Blondyas Soldier (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | June 18, 1937 |
| Runtime | 114 min (1h 54m) — about the same as the 1937 average of 114 min |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Original title | La Grande Illusion |
| Language | FR |
| Box office | $172,885 |
| IMDb | tt0028950 |
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Questions
How long is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Grand Illusion worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 796 votes, which places it #1 of 1 films released in 1937 in this index (top 100%) and #279 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion was directed by Jean Renoir. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Rules of the Game (1939).
Who stars in Grand Illusion?
Jean Gabin as Lieutenant Maréchal; Pierre Fresnay as Captain de Boëldieu; Erich von Stroheim as Captain von Rauffenstein; Dita Parlo as Elsa; Julien Carette as Cartier, the Vaudeville Performer; Georges Péclet as Officer.
What is Grand Illusion rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Grand Illusion?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/58562.