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The Escapist (2008)

5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.

  • Jun 20, 2008
  • 1h 42m
  • NR

6.2/10

TMDB user score
275 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Escapist is a 2008 action and thriller film directed by Rupert Wyatt. Its leading cast includes Brian Cox, Damian Lewis and Joseph Fiennes. It runs for 1 hour 42 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 42 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.2/10 from 275 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

THE ESCAPIST - Official Trailer - IFC Films · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Brian Cox Frank Perry
  • Damian Lewis Rizza
  • Joseph Fiennes Lenny Drake
  • Seu Jorge Viv Batista
  • Liam Cunningham Brodie
  • Dominic Cooper Lacey
  • Stephen Farrelly Two Ton
  • Steven Mackintosh Tony
  • Ned Dennehy Jumpy Con
  • Paul Vaughan Prison Tannoy Voice (voice)
  • Jack Walsh Sikes
  • Conor McGregor Prisoner (uncredited)

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