
The Escapist
5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.
Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Escapist
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Release Date: 2008-06-20
- Runtime: 102 minutes
- Rating: 6.2/10 (242 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Picture Farm, Parallel Film Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.2253
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Brian Cox
as Frank Perry

Damian Lewis
as Rizza

Joseph Fiennes
as Lenny Drake

Seu Jorge
as Viv Batista

Liam Cunningham
as Brodie

Dominic Cooper
as Lacey

Stephen Farrelly
as Two Ton

Steven Mackintosh
as Tony

Ned Dennehy
as Jumpy Con

Paul Vaughan
as Prison Tannoy Voice (voice)
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Trailers & Clips
THE ESCAPIST - Official Trailer - IFC Films
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What is The Escapist?▼
The Escapist is a Action, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2008-06-20.
Who are the main actors in The Escapist?▼
The main cast includes Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge, Liam Cunningham, .
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Is The Escapist based on a true story?▼
5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.
What is the IMDb rating of The Escapist?▼
The Escapist has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 242 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Escapist?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Escapist?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Picture Farm, Parallel Film Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Escapist filmed?▼
The Escapist was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Escapist?▼
The total runtime of The Escapist is 102 minutes.
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