Escape from Zahrain
“Escape to Explosive Adventure!”
Synopsis
Yul Brynner plays political leader Sharif who is sprung from a police van on his way to a firing squad by young loyalists led by Sal Mineo. Yul and the other prisoners kidnap an ambulance and head into the Arabian desert with the police in hot pursuit. All the performances are magnificent: Sal Mineo showing his acting talents, Jack Warden in a wiseguy performance as an employee of Zahrain oil who was involved in embezzlement, Anthony Caruso as a slimy psychotic and the underrated Madlyn Rhue as a nurse who becomes emotionally involved in the proceedings.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Estridge
- Original Score
- Lyn Murray
- Original Title
- Escape from Zahrain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
Robin Estridge, Michael Barrett, Dudley Nichols
Lyn Murray
Irmin Roberts, Ellsworth Fredericks
Eda Warren
Ronald Neame
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Neame
Director
Robin Estridge
Screenplay
Dudley Nichols
Writer
Ronald Neame
Producer
Lyn Murray
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Ellsworth Fredericks
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Zahrain
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What is Escape from Zahrain about?
Yul Brynner plays political leader Sharif who is sprung from a police van on his way to a firing squad by young loyalists led by Sal Mineo. Yul and the other prisoners kidnap an ambulance and head into the Arabian desert with the police in hot pursuit. All the performances are magnificent: Sal Mineo showing his acting talents, Jack Warden in a wiseguy performance as an employee of Zahrain oil who was involved in embezzlement, Anthony Caruso as a slimy psychotic and the underrated Madlyn Rhue as a nurse who becomes emotionally involved in the proceedings.
Who directed Escape from Zahrain?
Escape from Zahrain was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in Escape from Zahrain?
The principal cast of Escape from Zahrain includes Yul Brynner, Madlyn Rhue, Sal Mineo, Jack Warden, James Mason.
When was Escape from Zahrain released and how long is it?
Escape from Zahrain was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Zahrain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Zahrain was composed by Lyn Murray.
Is Escape from Zahrain based on a book or true story?
Escape from Zahrain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Barrett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from Zahrain?
Escape from Zahrain holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).