Grand Illusion
"A Great Drama of Human Emotions"
Originally released in 1937. Grand Illusion is a drama/history film. directed by Jean Renoir.
Starring Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, and Erich von Stroheim
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (751 votes)
Box Office
$172.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $172,885
Production Companies
- Réalisation d'Art Cinématographique
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Illusion about?
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...
Who directed Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion was directed by Jean Renoir.
How long is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Grand Illusion released?
Grand Illusion was released on June 4, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grand Illusion?
The main cast of Grand Illusion includes Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Marcel Dalio, Dita Parlo.
Is Grand Illusion worth watching?
Grand Illusion has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 751 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.