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The Grand Illusion

Summary: During WWI, two French soldiers are captured and imprisoned in a German P.O.W. camp. Several escape attempts follow until they are eventually sent to a seemingly inescapable fortress.
Runtime: 1 h 53 min
MPAA: Not Rated

Country: France
Language: French
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