Grand Illusion
A Great Drama of Human Emotions
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: La Grande Illusion
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Release Date: 1937-06-04
- Runtime: 114 minutes
- Rating: 7.856/10 (721 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $172,885
- Production Companies: Réalisation d'Art Cinématographique
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.7957
- Languages: Russian, German, French, English
Cast & Crew
Jean Gabin
as Le lieutenant Maréchal
Pierre Fresnay
as Le capitaine de Boëldieu
Erich von Stroheim
as Le capitaine von Rauffenstein
Marcel Dalio
as Le lieutenant Rosenthal
Dita Parlo
as Elsa
Julien Carette
as Cartier, l'acteur
Gaston Modot
as L'ingénieur
Georges Péclet
as Le serrurier
Werner Florian
as Le sergent Arthur
Jean Dasté
as L'instituteur
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Illusion?▼
Grand Illusion is a Drama, History, War movie directed by . It was released on 1937-06-04.
Who are the main actors in Grand Illusion?▼
The main cast includes Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Marcel Dalio, Dita Parlo, .
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Is Grand Illusion based on a true story?▼
A Great Drama of Human Emotions
What is the IMDb rating of Grand Illusion?▼
Grand Illusion has an IMDb rating of 7.856/10 based on 721 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Grand Illusion?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $172,885 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Grand Illusion?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Réalisation d'Art Cinématographique. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Grand Illusion filmed?▼
Grand Illusion was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Grand Illusion?▼
The total runtime of Grand Illusion is 114 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Grand Illusion?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Grand Illusion.
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