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Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of octogenarian Bernard Jordan’s escape from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France:
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.
It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story. It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of...
Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of octogenarian Bernard Jordan’s escape from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France:
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.
It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story. It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of...
- 12/6/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Pierce Brosnan looks unrecognizable as the D-Day veteran, Artie Crawford, for the upcoming Sky Cinema film, The Last Rifleman, in a newly released photo.
With the help of prosthetics and a gray wig, the 70-year-old actor had been given the appearance of a 92-year-old man.
Brosnan’s character wears a uniform covered in war medals while also using a walking stick.
The character was inspired by the experiences of the late Royal Navy Lieutenant Bernard Jordan.
In June 2014, this veteran became famous for escaping his care home at 89 years of age just so he could commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy landings.
Jordan lied to the staff by stating that he was just “‘popping down to the shops.'”
He made it to France by taking a train at Brighton Railway station to Portsmouth before taking a ferry to France.
The World War II veteran managed to attend the anniversary.
With the help of prosthetics and a gray wig, the 70-year-old actor had been given the appearance of a 92-year-old man.
Brosnan’s character wears a uniform covered in war medals while also using a walking stick.
The character was inspired by the experiences of the late Royal Navy Lieutenant Bernard Jordan.
In June 2014, this veteran became famous for escaping his care home at 89 years of age just so he could commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy landings.
Jordan lied to the staff by stating that he was just “‘popping down to the shops.'”
He made it to France by taking a train at Brighton Railway station to Portsmouth before taking a ferry to France.
The World War II veteran managed to attend the anniversary.
- 11/8/2023
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Sir Michael Caine has announced that he has officially retired from acting, and that his latest film, The Great Escaper, is his last… and, this time, he means it. “I keep saying I’m going to retire,” the 90-year-old said. “Well, I am now.”
The announcement arrives via a new interview with BBC Radio 4, which aired just a week after the debut of The Great Escaper itself. The film stars Caine as Bernard Jordan, a real-life World War II veteran who “escaped” from his nursing home in 2014 to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day in France. After hitting theaters in the UK on October 6th, Caine’s performance has been praised… which, according to him, impacted his decision to finally ride off into the sunset.
“The only parts I’m liable to get now are 90-year-old men. Or maybe 85,” he joked, before explaining: “I’ve figured, I’ve had...
The announcement arrives via a new interview with BBC Radio 4, which aired just a week after the debut of The Great Escaper itself. The film stars Caine as Bernard Jordan, a real-life World War II veteran who “escaped” from his nursing home in 2014 to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day in France. After hitting theaters in the UK on October 6th, Caine’s performance has been praised… which, according to him, impacted his decision to finally ride off into the sunset.
“The only parts I’m liable to get now are 90-year-old men. Or maybe 85,” he joked, before explaining: “I’ve figured, I’ve had...
- 10/14/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
With The Great Escaper in UK theaters and earning rave reviews, Michael Caine has decided to call it a day on his long, storied career, confirming that he’s now officially retired. He confirmed the news on BBC Radio (excerpted by Deadline) saying,
“I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now,” adding, “I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and had incredible reviews … What am I going to do that will beat this?”
Previously, Caine had hinted that The Great Escaper, in which he co-stars with the late Glenda Jackson, would be his final bow. He said as much to The Telegraph.
“I am bloody 90 now, and I can’t walk properly and all that,” Caine said about getting up in years and his body no longer cooperating. Caine says he used a walking stick on the set of Oliver Parker’s new film,...
“I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now,” adding, “I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and had incredible reviews … What am I going to do that will beat this?”
Previously, Caine had hinted that The Great Escaper, in which he co-stars with the late Glenda Jackson, would be his final bow. He said as much to The Telegraph.
“I am bloody 90 now, and I can’t walk properly and all that,” Caine said about getting up in years and his body no longer cooperating. Caine says he used a walking stick on the set of Oliver Parker’s new film,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
He’s hinted at it before, but now it seems Michael Caine is officially hanging up his coat on his acting career – due to the lack of good leading roles.
The British double Oscar winner, aged 90, told the BBC on Friday that his latest movie, The Great Escaper, will be his last outing on screen.
“I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now,” he told the BBC’s Today radio news programme.
“I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and had incredible reviews … What am I going to do that will beat this?”
He added that the scarcity of leading roles for a man his age had factored into his decision.
“The only parts I’m liable to get now are 90-year-old men. Or maybe 85.
“They’re not going to be the lead. You don’t have leading men...
The British double Oscar winner, aged 90, told the BBC on Friday that his latest movie, The Great Escaper, will be his last outing on screen.
“I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now,” he told the BBC’s Today radio news programme.
“I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and had incredible reviews … What am I going to do that will beat this?”
He added that the scarcity of leading roles for a man his age had factored into his decision.
“The only parts I’m liable to get now are 90-year-old men. Or maybe 85.
“They’re not going to be the lead. You don’t have leading men...
- 10/14/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
The two British icons bring a huge amount of joy to the heartwarming true story of Bernard Jordan, the 89-year-old veteran who snuck off to attend the 70th anniversary of D-day
Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson bring their A games to this true-life heartwarmer about the 89-year-old second world war Royal Navy veteran Bernard Jordan, who in 2014 jauntily sneaked out of his seaside care home (where he lived with his wife Irene) on a secret mission to get aboard a cross-channel ferry and attend the 70th anniversary celebrations of the D-day landings in Normandy — having failed to get included on an official group excursion. He was dubbed “the great escaper” in the press although then, as now, the care home insisted that there was no question of forbidding Bernard from going, so there was no escape as such. Facetiously representing them as busybody elf ’n’ safety camp commandants...
Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson bring their A games to this true-life heartwarmer about the 89-year-old second world war Royal Navy veteran Bernard Jordan, who in 2014 jauntily sneaked out of his seaside care home (where he lived with his wife Irene) on a secret mission to get aboard a cross-channel ferry and attend the 70th anniversary celebrations of the D-day landings in Normandy — having failed to get included on an official group excursion. He was dubbed “the great escaper” in the press although then, as now, the care home insisted that there was no question of forbidding Bernard from going, so there was no escape as such. Facetiously representing them as busybody elf ’n’ safety camp commandants...
- 10/5/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Veteran star Michael Caine believes every man should be forced to do National Service and hates “wokery.” The 90-year-old was 12 when World War Two ended and was called up to the army when he was 18 and sent to occupied Berlin – before he was sent to fight in Korea a year later, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“I think every young man should be made to do it. It truly makes a man of you,” he told the Daily Mail’s You magazine.
But Caine said he soon fell in love with the money he could make from acting when he came out of service. He added: “I only became an actor after I left the army… I got a movie and was like, ‘F*** this! I love films more. I liked the money and all.”
Caine’s latest film is ‘The Great Escaper’, in which he plays real-life World War Two veteran Bernard Jordan.
“I think every young man should be made to do it. It truly makes a man of you,” he told the Daily Mail’s You magazine.
But Caine said he soon fell in love with the money he could make from acting when he came out of service. He added: “I only became an actor after I left the army… I got a movie and was like, ‘F*** this! I love films more. I liked the money and all.”
Caine’s latest film is ‘The Great Escaper’, in which he plays real-life World War Two veteran Bernard Jordan.
- 9/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Veteran star Michael Caine believes every man should be forced to do National Service and hates “wokery.” The 90-year-old was 12 when World War Two ended and was called up to the army when he was 18 and sent to occupied Berlin – before he was sent to fight in Korea a year later, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“I think every young man should be made to do it. It truly makes a man of you,” he told the Daily Mail’s You magazine.
But Caine said he soon fell in love with the money he could make from acting when he came out of service. He added: “I only became an actor after I left the army… I got a movie and was like, ‘F*** this! I love films more. I liked the money and all.”
Caine’s latest film is ‘The Great Escaper’, in which he plays real-life World War Two veteran Bernard Jordan.
“I think every young man should be made to do it. It truly makes a man of you,” he told the Daily Mail’s You magazine.
But Caine said he soon fell in love with the money he could make from acting when he came out of service. He added: “I only became an actor after I left the army… I got a movie and was like, ‘F*** this! I love films more. I liked the money and all.”
Caine’s latest film is ‘The Great Escaper’, in which he plays real-life World War Two veteran Bernard Jordan.
- 9/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
At 90 years old, actor Michael Caine has experienced quite a lot in his life. The father and grandfather has plenty to say about those experiences in a new interview with the Daily Mail in which he discusses, among other topics, the #MeToo movement and the growing use of intimacy coordinators on set. After expressing surprise at the job title for those who coordinate intimate scenes between actors, Caine explained, “In my day you just did the love scene and got on with it without anyone interfering. It’s all changed.”
Caine was joined in the interview by fellow actor John Standing, who agreed that things are different these days — but emphasized that they are each trying to learn as much as they can. The two have a total of seven grandchildren who all play a big role in that education, but noted that doesn’t mean it’s fun.
When...
Caine was joined in the interview by fellow actor John Standing, who agreed that things are different these days — but emphasized that they are each trying to learn as much as they can. The two have a total of seven grandchildren who all play a big role in that education, but noted that doesn’t mean it’s fun.
When...
- 9/23/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Veteran actor Michael Caine has questioned the need for intimacy coordinators on film and TV production sets, saying they have only recently become a thing.
Caine, now 90, was asked about them in an interview for the Daily Mail, when he replied:
“Really? Seriously? What are they? We never had that in my day. Thank God I’m 90 and don’t play lovers anymore is all I can say. In my day you just did the love scene and got on with it without anyone interfering. It’s all changed.”
And he reflected on other challenges of modern-day life, reflecting: It’s dull. Not being able to speak your mind and not being able to call anyone ‘darling.’ It’s hard. I like to learn from friends who are younger than me.”
Caine’s upcoming movie, The Great Escaper, sees him star as the real-life Bernard Jordan, a war veteran who...
Caine, now 90, was asked about them in an interview for the Daily Mail, when he replied:
“Really? Seriously? What are they? We never had that in my day. Thank God I’m 90 and don’t play lovers anymore is all I can say. In my day you just did the love scene and got on with it without anyone interfering. It’s all changed.”
And he reflected on other challenges of modern-day life, reflecting: It’s dull. Not being able to speak your mind and not being able to call anyone ‘darling.’ It’s hard. I like to learn from friends who are younger than me.”
Caine’s upcoming movie, The Great Escaper, sees him star as the real-life Bernard Jordan, a war veteran who...
- 9/23/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Caine Repeats Retirement Claims Ahead of ‘The Great Escaper’ Film: ‘I’ve Lived to F–king 90’
Actor Michael Caine considers himself retired from his work — in a way.
In an interview with The Telegraph about his upcoming film “The Great Escaper,” in which Caine will portray Bernard Jordan, Caine remarked on his age and future in acting.
“I am bloody 90 now, and I can’t walk properly and all that,” he told The Telegraph. “I sort of am retired now.”
“[Death] could be just around the corner at 90, but I’m quite happy. I’m sitting here writing, doing my thing. I like it. I have two children, three grandchildren and a wife… Everyone’s going to join me eventually. No one’s going to say, ‘I’m so sorry you’re going to die — I wish you were like me and not going to die.’ Everybody’s going to die. At least I’ve lived to fucking 90,” Caine added later on in the profile. “I didn...
In an interview with The Telegraph about his upcoming film “The Great Escaper,” in which Caine will portray Bernard Jordan, Caine remarked on his age and future in acting.
“I am bloody 90 now, and I can’t walk properly and all that,” he told The Telegraph. “I sort of am retired now.”
“[Death] could be just around the corner at 90, but I’m quite happy. I’m sitting here writing, doing my thing. I like it. I have two children, three grandchildren and a wife… Everyone’s going to join me eventually. No one’s going to say, ‘I’m so sorry you’re going to die — I wish you were like me and not going to die.’ Everybody’s going to die. At least I’ve lived to fucking 90,” Caine added later on in the profile. “I didn...
- 9/21/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Legendary actor Michael Caine is likely hanging up his hat as an actor.
The “Cider House Rules” Oscar winner told The Telegraph that his new upcoming film “The Great Escaper” might be his last since he is “sort of” retired already.
“I am bloody 90 now, and I can’t walk properly and all that,” Caine said. The actor used a walking stick while filming the true story of Bernard Jordan, a British World War II veteran who escaped his retirement home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day commemorations in France.
“I was so happy to do it. I just loved the character of Bernie,” Caine said. “I thought he was incredible, and it’s so beautifully written.”
He continued of production, “They gave me a very good walking stick, and I was able to do scenes that needed that. I’d just do them once, and then fall over.
The “Cider House Rules” Oscar winner told The Telegraph that his new upcoming film “The Great Escaper” might be his last since he is “sort of” retired already.
“I am bloody 90 now, and I can’t walk properly and all that,” Caine said. The actor used a walking stick while filming the true story of Bernard Jordan, a British World War II veteran who escaped his retirement home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day commemorations in France.
“I was so happy to do it. I just loved the character of Bernie,” Caine said. “I thought he was incredible, and it’s so beautifully written.”
He continued of production, “They gave me a very good walking stick, and I was able to do scenes that needed that. I’d just do them once, and then fall over.
- 9/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
At 90 years old, Michael Caine is reflecting on his extraordinary life and career ahead of the release of what he has implied might be his last film.
During a recent interview with The Telegraph, the Oscar-winning English actor opens up about his role in The Great Escaper, in which he stars opposite Glenda Jackson, who died at 87 in June, just months after filming ended.
The Oliver Parker-directed film is based on the true story of a British World War II veteran, Bernard Jordan (Caine), who escapes from his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day celebrations in France.
“I was so happy to do it,” Caine told the outlet. “I just loved the character of Bernie. I thought he was incredible, and it’s so beautifully written.”
Caine said he thought he was finished with acting since he hadn’t done a film in three years...
During a recent interview with The Telegraph, the Oscar-winning English actor opens up about his role in The Great Escaper, in which he stars opposite Glenda Jackson, who died at 87 in June, just months after filming ended.
The Oliver Parker-directed film is based on the true story of a British World War II veteran, Bernard Jordan (Caine), who escapes from his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day celebrations in France.
“I was so happy to do it,” Caine told the outlet. “I just loved the character of Bernie. I thought he was incredible, and it’s so beautifully written.”
Caine said he thought he was finished with acting since he hadn’t done a film in three years...
- 9/21/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It was a very welcome return for the red carpet to London this evening, with the World Premiere of The Great Escaper taking place at the BFI Southbank. The film stars Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Will Fletcher, Laura Marcus, Danielle Vitalis and Victor Oshi. It was directed by Oliver Parker from a script by William Ivory.
The Great Escaper will be released in cinemas nationwide from October the 6th, 2023. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
The Great Escaper Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of octogenarian Bernard Jordan’s escape from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy,...
The Great Escaper will be released in cinemas nationwide from October the 6th, 2023. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
The Great Escaper Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of octogenarian Bernard Jordan’s escape from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"If you want to honor your friend, Bernie... You've spent 70 years loving me. We have never wasted one second of our time together." Pathe has revealed a trailer for a British dramedy titled The Great Escaper, based on a true story from a few years ago. The feel-good film will open in UK cinemas this fall, but there's still no US release date set yet. In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan staged a "great escape" from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, France, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. The legendary Michael Caine stars as Bernie, which is pretty much perfect casting. Bernie's adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene – The Great Escaper celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation.
- 7/25/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Pathé has launched the brand-new trailer for ‘The Great Escaper’ which is set to open in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 6 October 2023.
Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of octogenarian Bernard Jordan’s escape from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.
It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story. It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of one man’s need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war.
Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of octogenarian Bernard Jordan’s escape from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.
It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story. It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of one man’s need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war.
- 7/25/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Glenda Jackson, the double Oscar-winning British actress and former Labour MP, has died. She was 87.
In a statement, her agent Lionel Larner said she died at her home in Blackheath, south-east London, following a “brief illness.”
Larner’s statement read: “Glenda Jackson, two-time Academy Award-winning actress, and politician, died peacefully at her home in Blackheath, London this morning after a brief illness with her family at her side.”
Statement continued: “She recently completed filming The Great Escaper in which she co-starred with Michael Caine.”
Jackson was perhaps best known for her two Oscar-winning performances in Ken Russell’s 1970’s pic Women in Love, a D. H. Lawrence adaptation, where she starred alongside Alan Bates and Oliver Reed and 1973’s A Touch of Class. Jackson also won a BAFTA Best Actress gong for Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971).
Jackson was born in 1936 in North West England. She studied at London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art...
In a statement, her agent Lionel Larner said she died at her home in Blackheath, south-east London, following a “brief illness.”
Larner’s statement read: “Glenda Jackson, two-time Academy Award-winning actress, and politician, died peacefully at her home in Blackheath, London this morning after a brief illness with her family at her side.”
Statement continued: “She recently completed filming The Great Escaper in which she co-starred with Michael Caine.”
Jackson was perhaps best known for her two Oscar-winning performances in Ken Russell’s 1970’s pic Women in Love, a D. H. Lawrence adaptation, where she starred alongside Alan Bates and Oliver Reed and 1973’s A Touch of Class. Jackson also won a BAFTA Best Actress gong for Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971).
Jackson was born in 1936 in North West England. She studied at London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art...
- 6/15/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The new feature, which is about to be presented at this year’s EFM, will star Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson in the lead roles. Pathé has announced that it will be presenting a new feature-length project, entitled The Great Escaper, at this year’s European Film Market (1-5 March – see the news). British helmer Oliver Parker, whose most recent credits include Swimming with Men (2018) and Dad’s Army (2016), is set to direct. The story of Parker’s new effort, penned by William “Billy” Ivory, is inspired by true events and is set in the summer of 2014. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France, octogenarian Bernard Jordan (played by Michael Caine) made global headlines. He’d staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades. The bittersweet script is said to explore.
Actors Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson, who’ve won a brace of Oscars each, will headline the cast of “The Great Escapers,” which Pathé will present at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin.
Inspired by true events, the film will tell the story of Bernard Jordan’s (Caine) escape from his care home in 2014 to attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France. Jordan’s adventure, spanning 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Irene (Jackson), and the story celebrates their love without sentimentality.
The film will be directed by BAFTA nominee Oliver Parker (“An Ideal Husband”) from a script by BAFTA nominee William Ivory (“Made in Dagenham”). Principal photography is scheduled for June this year.
“No one can resist a script that makes people both laugh and cry – I loved Billy’s writing and the story itself, so inspirational and so moving, seemed...
Inspired by true events, the film will tell the story of Bernard Jordan’s (Caine) escape from his care home in 2014 to attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France. Jordan’s adventure, spanning 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Irene (Jackson), and the story celebrates their love without sentimentality.
The film will be directed by BAFTA nominee Oliver Parker (“An Ideal Husband”) from a script by BAFTA nominee William Ivory (“Made in Dagenham”). Principal photography is scheduled for June this year.
“No one can resist a script that makes people both laugh and cry – I loved Billy’s writing and the story itself, so inspirational and so moving, seemed...
- 2/19/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar winners Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson will lead the cast of The Great Escaper, which will be directed by Oliver Parker (An Ideal Husband) from a script by BAFTA nominee William Ivory (Made in Dagenham). The project is scheduled to start principal photography in June this year.
The film will tell the story of Bernard Jordan’s escape from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
Robert Bernstein and Douglas Rae (Nowhere Boy) are producing, pic is an Ecosse Films production for Pathe, BBC Film and Ingenious Media. Executive Producers are Cameron McCracken and Jenny Borgars for Pathé; Rose Garnett for BBC Film; and Andrea Scarso for Ingenious.
Pathé will distribute the film in the UK, France and Switzerland and will handle sales throughout the rest of the world at the upcoming virtual European Film Market.
The film will tell the story of Bernard Jordan’s escape from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
Robert Bernstein and Douglas Rae (Nowhere Boy) are producing, pic is an Ecosse Films production for Pathe, BBC Film and Ingenious Media. Executive Producers are Cameron McCracken and Jenny Borgars for Pathé; Rose Garnett for BBC Film; and Andrea Scarso for Ingenious.
Pathé will distribute the film in the UK, France and Switzerland and will handle sales throughout the rest of the world at the upcoming virtual European Film Market.
- 2/19/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Oliver Parker to direct drama based on true events
Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson are to star in upcoming drama The Great Escaper, which Pathe will introduce at the virtual European Film Market (EFM) next month.
Oliver Parker, who most recently directed Swimming With Men and a reboot of classic comedy series Dad’s Army, will direct the feature from a script by William Ivory, whose credits include Made In Dagenham. Filming is set to begin in June.
Pathé will distribute the film in the UK, France and Switzerland, and will handle world sales.
Inspired by true events, Caine will play octogenarian Bernard Jordan,...
Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson are to star in upcoming drama The Great Escaper, which Pathe will introduce at the virtual European Film Market (EFM) next month.
Oliver Parker, who most recently directed Swimming With Men and a reboot of classic comedy series Dad’s Army, will direct the feature from a script by William Ivory, whose credits include Made In Dagenham. Filming is set to begin in June.
Pathé will distribute the film in the UK, France and Switzerland, and will handle world sales.
Inspired by true events, Caine will play octogenarian Bernard Jordan,...
- 2/19/2021
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Pierce Brosnan is set to star in the true story of a World War II veteran called “The Last Rifleman,” and WestEnd Films has boarded the project to present it to buyers at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, WestEnd Films announced Tuesday.
Terry Loane will direct Brosnan in “The Last Rifleman” as Artie Crawford, a veteran living in an assisted living home in Northern Ireland who on the 75th anniversary of D-Day escapes from his home and travels to the beaches of Normandy in France to pay his final respects.
The film’s story, written by Kevin Fitzpatrick, is inspired by Bernard Jordan, who at 89 years old did much the same thing on the 70th anniversary of D-Day in June 2014 when he snuck out of his care home in East Sussex and boarded a ferry to France and Normandy.
Principal photography will begin this winter in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Terry Loane will direct Brosnan in “The Last Rifleman” as Artie Crawford, a veteran living in an assisted living home in Northern Ireland who on the 75th anniversary of D-Day escapes from his home and travels to the beaches of Normandy in France to pay his final respects.
The film’s story, written by Kevin Fitzpatrick, is inspired by Bernard Jordan, who at 89 years old did much the same thing on the 70th anniversary of D-Day in June 2014 when he snuck out of his care home in East Sussex and boarded a ferry to France and Normandy.
Principal photography will begin this winter in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
- 9/1/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Pierce Brosnan will star in “The Last Rifleman,” to be directed by Terry Loane (“Mickybo and Me”).
The U.K.’s WestEnd Films has acquired worldwide rights and will be representing the project to buyers at the upcoming Toronto film festival. WestEnd is co-representing U.S. rights with CAA.
“The Last Rifleman” will follow a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who, on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, decides to secretly escape and embark on an arduous journey to France, to pay his final respects to his best friend and find the courage to face the ghosts of his past.
The story is inspired by World War II veteran Bernard Jordan who, at the age of 89, escaped his care home in East Sussex, boarded a bus to Portsmouth, got on a ferry to France and made his way to Normandy...
The U.K.’s WestEnd Films has acquired worldwide rights and will be representing the project to buyers at the upcoming Toronto film festival. WestEnd is co-representing U.S. rights with CAA.
“The Last Rifleman” will follow a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who, on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, decides to secretly escape and embark on an arduous journey to France, to pay his final respects to his best friend and find the courage to face the ghosts of his past.
The story is inspired by World War II veteran Bernard Jordan who, at the age of 89, escaped his care home in East Sussex, boarded a bus to Portsmouth, got on a ferry to France and made his way to Normandy...
- 9/1/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Pierce Brosnan has been attached to star in The Last Rifleman for director Terry Loane (Mickybo And Me), with WestEnd Films boarding the project’s sales rights ahead of TIFF.
Inspired by a true story, Brosnan will play Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife. On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, he decides to escape his care home and embarks on a journey to France to pay his final respects.
Developed with funding from Northern Ireland Screen, the film was written by Kevin Fitzpatrick and is produced by Katy Jackson and John Leslie from Wee Buns (Zoo). It is co-produced by Jacqueline Kerrin and Dominic Wright from Ripple World Pictures (Never Grow Old). Oscar nominee Mark Huffam (The Martian), Kevin Jackson (Zoo), Nick Leese, Eloise Singer (Rare Beasts) and Tommy Curran are executive producing.
Inspired by a true story, Brosnan will play Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife. On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, he decides to escape his care home and embarks on a journey to France to pay his final respects.
Developed with funding from Northern Ireland Screen, the film was written by Kevin Fitzpatrick and is produced by Katy Jackson and John Leslie from Wee Buns (Zoo). It is co-produced by Jacqueline Kerrin and Dominic Wright from Ripple World Pictures (Never Grow Old). Oscar nominee Mark Huffam (The Martian), Kevin Jackson (Zoo), Nick Leese, Eloise Singer (Rare Beasts) and Tommy Curran are executive producing.
- 9/1/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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