A Grande Ilusão
La Grande Illusion · Jean Renoir
A Grande Ilusão is a drama e guerra movie released in 1937, directed by Jean Renoir, starring Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo e Pierre Fresnay. It runs 1h 54min and is rated All ages in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Belas Artes à La Carte.
Official synopsis
O Grande Drama Das Emoções Humanas
Um grupo de soldados franceses, incluindo o aristocrata Capitão de Boeldieu e o operário Tenente Maréchal, enfrentam seus próprios conflitos de classe após serem capturados e mantidos em um campo de prisioneiros alemão durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial. Quando os homens são transferidos para uma fortaleza de alta segurança, eles precisam elaborar um plano de fuga sob o olhar atento do aristocrata oficial alemão von Rauffenstein, que desenvolveu um laço inesperado com de Boeldieu.
Where to watch A Grande Ilusão
Belas Artes à La Carte
Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026
Cast of A Grande Ilusão
12 actors
Jean Gabin
as Lieutenant Maréchal
Dita Parlo
as Elsa
Pierre Fresnay
as Captain de Boëldieu
Erich von Stroheim
as Captain von Rauffenstein
Julien Carette
as Cartier, the Vaudeville Performer
Georges Péclet
as Officer
Werner Florian
as Sergeant Arthur
Jean Dasté
as Teacher
See full cast (12)
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Cinematography
- Christian Matras
- Editing
- Marguerite Renoir, Marthe Huguet
- Music
- Joseph Kosma
- Production
- Frank Rollmer, Albert Pinkovitch
- Screenplay
- Charles Spaak, Jean Renoir
Where you've seen the cast of A Grande Ilusão
- Dita Parlo as Elsa is also in O Atalante (1934)
- Erich von Stroheim as Captain von Rauffenstein is also in Crepúsculo dos Deuses (1950)
Frequently asked questions about A Grande Ilusão
Where to watch A Grande Ilusão?
In Brazil, A Grande Ilusão is available on Belas Artes à La Carte.
Is A Grande Ilusão on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Belas Artes à La Carte.
Is A Grande Ilusão on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, A Grande Ilusão was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Belas Artes à La Carte.
How long is A Grande Ilusão?
A Grande Ilusão runs 1h 54min (114 minutes).
What is the age rating of A Grande Ilusão?
In Brazil, it is rated All ages.
What year did A Grande Ilusão come out?
A Grande Ilusão came out in 1937.
A Grande Ilusão details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- La Grande Illusion
- Original language
- French
- Countries
- France
- Production companies
- Réalisation d'Art Cinématographique
Themes
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