1937 · 114 min · NR

Grand Illusion

Name: Grand Illusion
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1937
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Marcel Dalio, Dita Parlo

Directed by Jean Renoir · Drama, History, War

Grand Illusion (1937) is a Drama film, directed by Jean Renoir set in Germany during the 1910s, in winter. It runs 114 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of class conflict and war's cost run throughout.

Composer

Joseph Kosma

Cinematography

Christian Matras

Cast

Jean GabinPierre FresnayErich von StroheimMarcel DalioDita ParloJulien CaretteGaston ModotGeorges Péclet

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Setting

When

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Premise & themes

Themes

Class ConflictWar's Cost

Tone

MelancholicContemplative

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Based on

Historical Fiction

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Grand Illusion

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