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Grand Illusion (1937): movie guide
Grand Illusion (1937) is a Drama, History, War running about 114 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.9/10 from 811 votes. Notable cast includes Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1937-06-18
- Runtime: 114 min
- TMDB: 7.9/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1937-06-18
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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 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 highlights
Grand Illusion features Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Julien Carette, Georges Péclet. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1937-06-18. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 7.9/10 (811 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: fr. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Grand Illusion?
- Grand Illusion is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is Grand Illusion?
- Grand Illusion runs about 114 minutes.
- Who stars in Grand Illusion?
- Cast highlights include Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Julien Carette, Georges Péclet.
- Does Cinema Box stream Grand Illusion?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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