Escape(1980)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Robert Michael Lewis
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Cast
Timothy Bottoms
Dwight Worker
Kay Lenz
Barbara Chilcoate
Colleen Dewhurst
Lily Levinson
Miguel Angel Suaree
Fernando Gardner-Pasquel
Sandra Alexander
Gabrielle
Allan Miller
Jack Branch
Antonio Fargas
Jamie Valdez
Vincent Schiavelli
J.W. White
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Tierno
Elliott Street
Roger Brody
Louis Giambalvo
Hank
Philip Levien
Steven
William Marquez
Col. Fuentes
Tina Menard
Lupe
Ernie Fuentes
Guard
Rick Garcia
Commando #1
Bert Santos
Commando #2
Larry Duran
Arturo
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Where can I watch Escape?+
Escape is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Escape come out?+
Escape was released in 1980.
How long is Escape?+
Escape runs for 96 minutes (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Escape?+
Escape was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who stars in Escape?+
Escape stars Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree and Sandra Alexander.
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