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The Escapist (2008)

Movie ★ 6.2 102 min

Action Thriller

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.

Rupert Wyatt Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 20, 2008
Runtime
102 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0961728
Language
Studio
Picture Farm, Parallel Film Productions,

Themes

Cast

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Escapist about?
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.
Who directed The Escapist?
The Escapist was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Who stars in The Escapist?
The Escapist stars Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge.
When was The Escapist released?
The Escapist is a 2008 action, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Escapist?
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