Escape to Burma
“A searing story of sudden love . . . and sudden death . . . in the hot green hell of the Burma jungle.”
Synopsis
A fugitive in British Burma hides on a tea plantation, thanks to a mutual attraction with owner Gwen Moore.
Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Gwen Moore
Robert Ryan
Jim Brecan
David Farrar
The Sawbwa
Murvyn Vye
Makesh
Lisa Montell
Andora
Robert Warwick
The Sawbwa
Reginald Denny
Commissioner
Robert Cabal
Kumat
Peter Coe
Captain of the guard
Alex Montoya
Dacoit
Anthony Earl Numkena
Kasha
John Mansfield
Sergeant
Gavin Muir
Astrologer
Wag Blesing
Lal Chand Mehra
Poo Kan (uncredited)
Buddy Van Horn
Artie Ortego
Art Felix
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hobart Donavan, Talbot Jennings
- Original Score
- Louis Forbes, Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Escape to Burma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Benedict Bogeaus Production, RKO Radio Pictures, Pinecrest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Hobart Donavan, Talbot Jennings, Kenneth Perkins
Louis Forbes, Howard Jackson
John Alton
Carlo Lodato
Benedict Bogeaus
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Donavan
Screenplay
Allan Dwan
Director
Talbot Jennings
Screenplay
John Alton
Director of Photography
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
Louis Forbes
Original Music Composer
Carlo Lodato
Editor
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape to Burma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape to Burma about?
A fugitive in British Burma hides on a tea plantation, thanks to a mutual attraction with owner Gwen Moore.
Who directed Escape to Burma?
Escape to Burma was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Escape to Burma?
The principal cast of Escape to Burma includes Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye, Lisa Montell.
When was Escape to Burma released and how long is it?
Escape to Burma was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape to Burma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape to Burma was composed by Louis Forbes, Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape to Burma?
Escape to Burma holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).