Arthur — The Great Escaper Character Profile

About Arthur

An RAF veteran traveling to Normandy on a commemorative group tour. He befriends Bernard on the ferry, shares travel arrangements, and accompanies him to the Bayeux War Cemetery.

Character Facts

Played by

John Standing

Appears in

The Great Escaper (2023)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Arthur — Social Grave Seeker — Douglas Bennet (Elliot Norman)

  Arthur searches for his brother's resting place near Douglas.

• Arthur — Conflict Historical Adversary — Heinrich (Wolf Kahler)

  Former wartime enemies who now share a commemorative journey.

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• Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine)
• Irene Jordan (Glenda Jackson)
• Young Bernard (Will Fletcher)
• LCT Commander Parker (Ian Conningham)
• Young Irene (Laura Marcus)
• Heinrich (Wolf Kahler)
• Scott (Victor Oshin)
• Little Old French Lady (Valerie Sarruf)
• Male TV Announcer (Simon Darwen)
• Young Tour Guide (Kiera Bell)
• Self (Archive Footage) (Huw Edwards)
• Maurice (Patron) (Alex Skarbek)