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THE GREAT ESCAPER

On October 30, 2025 By richardsleftbankIn movies & TVLeave a comment

THE GREAT ESCAPER Bernie Jordan (played by Michael Caine), a 90 year old WWII veteran, missed the deadline to sign up for the official bus to attend the services to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day in France.  Stuck in a care facility in Brighton, he’s torn between his desire to go and his need …

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