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Escape

Escape

The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri Prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: Escape
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1980-02-20
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.941
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Timothy Bottoms

Timothy Bottoms

as Dwight Worker

Kay Lenz

Kay Lenz

as Barbara Chilcoate

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

as Lily Levinson

Miguel Angel Suaree

Miguel Angel Suaree

as Fernando Gardner-Pasquel

Sandra Alexander

Sandra Alexander

as Gabrielle

Allan Miller

Allan Miller

as Jack Branch

Antonio Fargas

Antonio Fargas

as Jamie Valdez

Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli

as J.W. White

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Jorge Cervera Jr.

as Tierno

Elliott Street

Elliott Street

as Roger Brody

Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

prisondrug smugglingattempt to escapebased on true storyprison visitbeardamerican abroadprison brutalityprison break attemptman disguised as womanconjugalmexican police

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escape?

Escape is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1980-02-20.

Who are the main actors in Escape?

The main cast includes Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree, Sandra Alexander, .

Where can I watch Escape online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Escape is available.

Is Escape based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Escape?

Escape has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Escape?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Escape?

The soundtrack was composed by Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Escape filmed?

Escape was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Escape?

The total runtime of Escape is 96 minutes.

Is Escape suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Escape?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Escape.

Does Escape have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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