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Grand Illusion (1937) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Grand Illusion at a Glance
Grand Illusion is a 1937 drama, history and war film helmed by Jean Renoir, with a cast led by Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo and Pierre Fresnay. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes and premiered on June 18, 1937. Grand Illusion is rated 7.9/10 by TMDB users across 805 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
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Jean Gabin
Lieutenant Maréchal
Dita Parlo
Elsa
Pierre Fresnay
Captain de Boëldieu
Erich von Stroheim
Captain von Rauffenstein
Julien Carette
Cartier, the Vaudeville Performer
Georges Péclet
Officer
Werner Florian
Sergeant Arthur
Jean Dasté
Teacher
Sylvain Itkine
Lieutenant Demolder
Gaston Modot
Engineer
Marcel Dalio
Lieutenant Rosenthal
Jacques Becker
British Officer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Illusion
What is the release date of Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion was released on June 18, 1937.
How long is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion stars Jean Gabin as Lieutenant Maréchal, Dita Parlo as Elsa, Pierre Fresnay as Captain de Boëldieu and Erich von Stroheim as Captain von Rauffenstein. The cast also includes Julien Carette, Georges Péclet, Werner Florian and Jean Dasté.
Who directed Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion was directed by Jean Renoir. The screenplay is credited to Charles Spaak and Jean Renoir.
What kind of movie is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama, history and war.
What is Grand Illusion rated?
Grand Illusion is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.9/10 from 805 votes.
Where can I watch the Grand Illusion trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Grand Illusion, "La Grande Illusion Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Grand Illusion?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Grand Illusion include The Last Rifleman (2023), All Quiet on the Western Front (1979), War Horse (2011), Flyboys (2006) and Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin (2024).
Can I stream the full movie of Grand Illusion on 123Movies?
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