Grand Illusion
La Grande Illusion
“A Great Drama of Human Emotions”
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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 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
Sylvain Itkine
as Le lieutenant Demolder
Jacques Becker
as L'officier anglais
Habib Benglia
as Le sénégalais
Pierre Blondy
as Un soldat
Albert Brouett
as Un prisonnier
Georges Fronval
as Le soldat allemand qui vise le capitaine de Boëldieu
Karl Heil
as Un officier de la forteresse
Carl Koch
as Un gendarme de campagne
Little Peters
as Lotte, la petite fille d'Elsa
Claude Sainval
as Le capitaine Ringis
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About 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. Running 114 minutes.
Grand Illusion Cast and Characters
The cast features 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), and Dita Parlo (as Elsa). Their performances are a major reason Grand Illusion has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Grand Illusion NowWhy People Are Watching Grand Illusion
There's a reason Grand Illusion keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Francés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion runs for 114 minutes (about 1.9 hours).
Is Grand Illusion good? What's the rating?
Grand Illusion holds a 7.9/10 rating based on 777 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Grand Illusion?
The main cast includes Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, and Marcel Dalio, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Grand Illusion available in Francés?
Yes — Grand Illusion was originally produced in Francés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Grand Illusion released?
Grand Illusion was released in 1937.
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What is Grand Illusion about?
Grand Illusion is a Drama/History film. 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.
When was Grand Illusion released?
Grand Illusion was released on June 4, 1937. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. The film was produced by Réalisation d'Art Cinématographique.
Who stars in Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion stars Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim and Marcel Dalio. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Grand Illusion available in HD?
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