A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the coura... Read allA WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his past.A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his past.
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Don't expect some Private Ryan here, even though WW2 seems to be the backstory. This one is more heart-warming, but heartbreaking the same time.
Most critics will underrate this movie, but you'll miss a very well acted little gem, if you listen to them.
Give it a try.
I would recommend The Last Rifleman to anyone who enjoys a good drama or who is interested in World War II history.
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- TriviaThis film is inspired by the true story of Bernard Jordan, a British World War II veteran who slipped out of his nursing home in England in 2014, wearing his war medals pinned to a jacket under his raincoat. He traveled by bus and ferry to France to attend commemorations for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Jordan announced his intention to make a similar escape in 2015 to attend the next anniversary. He died peacefully at home in The Pines on Jan. 6, 2015.
- GoofsIn the very last scene Artie is saluted by the Regiment O.C. Artie returns his salute. In the British Army, you do not salute without a head cover. He should have "braced up". i.e. stood to attention.
- Quotes
Friedrich Mueller: It's a shock to learn you've lost the war. It's a greater shock to discover you've been on the wrong side.
- ConnectionsReferences Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- SoundtracksDon't Fence Me In
Written by Cole Porter
WC Music Corp. (ASCAP)
All rights administered by WARNER CHAPPELL NORTH AMERICA LTD.
Performed by Gene Autry
Originally Released 1944
Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Licensed by Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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- Gross worldwide
- $10,061
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
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- 2.41 : 1
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