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The Escapist (2008)
6.8
Ratings: 6.8/10 from 9,634 users
Metascore:
56/100
Reviews: 42 user | 54 critic | 9 from Metacritic.com Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict fourteen years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill... See full summary » Director:Rupert Wyatt |
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Cast
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| Brian Cox | ... |
Frank Perry
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| Damian Lewis | ... |
Rizza
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| Joseph Fiennes | ... |
Lenny Drake
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| Seu Jorge | ... |
Viv Batista
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| Liam Cunningham | ... |
Brodie
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| Dominic Cooper | ... |
Lacey
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| Steven Mackintosh | ... |
Tony
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| Ned Dennehy | ... |
Jumpy Con
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Vinnie McCabe | ... |
Sam
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Jack Walsh | ... |
Sikes
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| Frank O'Sullivan | ... |
Hedges
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Stephen Farrelly | ... |
Two Ton
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Domhnall O'Donoghue | ... |
Mary
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George Seremba | ... |
Stan
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Eleanor McLynn | ... |
Frank's Daughter
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Storyline
Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict fourteen 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 unique skills required for their daring plan and united by desire to escape their hell hole of an existence. Much of the action takes place within the tunnels, sewers and underground rivers of subterranean London. Written by Anonymous
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
Τάσεις Φυγής See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$3,075 (USA) (5 April 2009) (1 Screen)Gross:
$13,023 (USA) (19 April 2009)Company Credits
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Performed by Leonard Cohen, 1969
Written by Anna Marly and Emmanuel d'Astier, 1943 See more »
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Director Rupert Wyatt revealed on the DVD commentary that Damian Lewis wore ladies underwear throughout filming. See more »Goofs
Continuity: During the scene in which Perry receives a half-kilogram of cocaine from Batista, his cell-mate (Lacey) is first shown lying on the top bunk with his head on the pillow. In the following scene, when Perry turns to sit on the lower bunk, Lacey is shown leaning with his back to the wall. See more »Quotes
Rizza: You know the one thing you've got going for you, Frank? You're too old to die young.See more »
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"The Partisan"Performed by Leonard Cohen, 1969
Written by Anna Marly and Emmanuel d'Astier, 1943 See more »
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