No Escape
“No guards. No walls.”
Synopsis
In the year 2022, a ruthless prison warden has created the ultimate solution for his most troublesome and violent inmates: Absolom, a secret jungle island where prisoners are abandoned and left to die. But Marine Captain John Robbins, convicted of murdering a commanding officer, is determined to escape the island in order to reveal the truth behind his murderous actions and clear his name.
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Top Cast
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Ray Liotta
Capt. J.T. Robbins
Lance Henriksen
The Father
Stuart Wilson
Walter Marek
Kevin Dillon
Casey
Kevin J. O'Connor
Stephano
Don Henderson
Killian
Ian McNeice
King
Jack Shepherd
Dysart
Michael Lerner
Warden
Ernie Hudson
Hawkins
Russell Kiefel
Iceman
Brian M. Logan
Scab
Chan Cheuk-Fai
Skull
David Wenham
Hotel Guard
Machs Colombani
Ratman
David Argue
Cellmate
Stephen Shanahan
Screaming Inmate
Dominic Bianco
Ralph
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 29, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.77x
-$4.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Gaylin, Joel Gross
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- No Escape
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.3M
- Production Studios
- Platinum Pictures, Pacific Western, Allied Filmmakers, Savoy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Campbell
Michael Gaylin, Joel Gross, Richard Herley
Graeme Revell
Phil Meheux, David Wakeley
Terry Rawlings
Jake Eberts, Gale Anne Hurd
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Campbell
Director
Michael Gaylin
Screenplay
Joel Gross
Screenplay
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Terry Rawlings
Editor
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Escape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is No Escape about?
In the year 2022, a ruthless prison warden has created the ultimate solution for his most troublesome and violent inmates: Absolom, a secret jungle island where prisoners are abandoned and left to die. But Marine Captain John Robbins, convicted of murdering a commanding officer, is determined to escape the island in order to reveal the truth behind his murderous actions and clear his name.
Who directed No Escape?
No Escape was directed by Martin Campbell.
Who stars in No Escape?
The principal cast of No Escape includes Ray Liotta, Lance Henriksen, Stuart Wilson, Kevin Dillon, Kevin J. O'Connor.
When was No Escape released and how long is it?
No Escape was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of No Escape?
No Escape had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $15.3M at the worldwide box office (0.77 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for No Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Escape was composed by Graeme Revell.
Is No Escape based on a book or true story?
No Escape is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Herley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Escape?
No Escape holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).