Grand Illusion

Grand Illusion

19371hr 54min

In a time where the world was torn apart by war, "Grand Illusion" weaves a tale of camaraderie and unlikely friendships amidst the chaos of battle. As the French soldiers, each from different walks of life, find themselves prisoners in a German camp, their struggle with class differences becomes a central theme.

Led by the distinguished Captain de Boeldieu and the down-to-earth Lieutenant Maréchal, the men must navigate through the challenges of confinement and the complexities of their own backgrounds. When they are faced with the daunting task of escaping from a high-security fortress, the tension rises, and alliances are tested.

As the story unfolds, the intricate dynamics between the characters, especially the relationship between de Boeldieu and the aristocratic German officer von Rauffenstein, add layers of depth to the narrative. "Grand Illusion" is not just a war film; it is a poignant exploration of humanity, honor, and the illusions that bind us together in the midst of turmoil.

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Cast

Jean Gabin

Le lieutenant Maréchal

Jean Gabin

Marcel Dalio

Le lieutenant Rosenthal

Marcel Dalio

Erich von Stroheim

Le capitaine von Rauffenstein

Erich von Stroheim

Pierre Fresnay

Le capitaine de Boëldieu

Pierre Fresnay

Julien Carette

Cartier, l'acteur

Julien Carette

Gaston Modot

L'ingénieur

Gaston Modot

Jacques Becker

L'officier anglais

Jacques Becker

Jean Dasté

L'instituteur

Jean Dasté

Dita Parlo

Georges Péclet

Le serrurier

Georges Péclet

Claude Vernier

L'officer prussien

Claude Vernier

Habib Benglia

Le sénégalais

Habib Benglia

Carl Koch

Un gendarme de campagne

Carl Koch

Werner Florian

Le sergent Arthur

Werner Florian

Sylvain Itkine

Le lieutenant Demolder

Sylvain Itkine

Claude Sainval

Le capitaine Ringis

Claude Sainval

Pierre Blondy

Un soldat

Pierre Blondy

Georges Fronval

Le soldat allemand qui vise le capitaine de Boëldieu

Georges Fronval

Michel Salina

Géo Forster

Maison-Neuve

Géo Forster

Albert Brouett

Un prisonnier

Albert Brouett

Karl Heil

Un officier de la forteresse

Karl Heil

Little Peters

Lotte, la petite fille d'Elsa

Little Peters