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22 February 2021
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The 87-year-old actor will star opposite the ‘A Touch of Class’ star, 84, in the upcoming biographical drama, which is set to be presented at this year’s Berlin Film Market by Pathé.
‘The Great Escaper’ will tell the true story of octogenarian Bernard Jordan (Caine), who staged a “great escape” from his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, France, back in 2014.
Alongside Caine, Jackson will star as Bernard’s wife of 60 years, Irene.
The film will be directed by BAFTA nominee Oliver Parker from a script by BAFTA nominee William Ivory and is scheduled to start principal photography in June this year.
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