Escape Route
“DYNAMITE STORY of the FBI's roughest, toughest manhunt!”
Synopsis
When nuclear scientists are kidnapped and smuggled behind the Iron Curtain, an FBI man and a British agent are assigned to catch the kidnappers.
Top Cast
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George Raft
Steve Rossi
Sally Gray
Joan Miller
Clifford Evans
Michael Grand
Reginald Tate
Colonel Wilkes
Patricia Laffan
Irma Brookes
Frederick Piper
Inspector Reid
Roddy Hughes
Porter
June Ashley
Blonde Contact in Flat
Grace Arnold
Neighbour (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
Cyril Chamberlain
Bailey (uncredited)
Arnold Diamond
Max (uncredited)
Howard Douglas
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Arthur Lovegrove
Phillips (uncredited)
Anthony Pendrell
Rees (uncredited)
Norman Pierce
Inspector Hobbs (uncredited)
Harry Towb
Immigration Officer (uncredited)
John Warwick
Security Chief Brice (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seymour Friedman, Peter Graham Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- John Baines
- Original Score
- Hans May
- Original Title
- Escape Route
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Banner Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seymour Friedman, Peter Graham Scott
John Baines
Hans May
Frederick Ford
Tom Simpson
Bernard Luber
Department Leadership Roster
Seymour Friedman
Director
Bernard Luber
Producer
Hans May
Original Music Composer
Tom Simpson
Editor
John Baines
Screenplay
Peter Graham Scott
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape Route
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape Route about?
When nuclear scientists are kidnapped and smuggled behind the Iron Curtain, an FBI man and a British agent are assigned to catch the kidnappers.
Who directed Escape Route?
Escape Route was directed by Seymour Friedman, Peter Graham Scott.
Who stars in Escape Route?
The principal cast of Escape Route includes George Raft, Sally Gray, Clifford Evans, Reginald Tate, Patricia Laffan.
When was Escape Route released and how long is it?
Escape Route was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape Route?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape Route was composed by Hans May.