Escape from Angola
“A film by Ivan Tors - The man who brought you FLIPPER”
Synopsis
Amidst the chaos of Angola's civil conflict, an American family living on a wildlife preserve must navigate treacherous terrain and hostile forces.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie H. Martinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Clark
- Original Score
- Lex de Azevedo, Hans Posegga
- Original Title
- Escape from Angola
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- African Film Associates, Heyns Film Productions, Ivan Tors Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie H. Martinson
Barry Clark, George Gale
Lex de Azevedo, Hans Posegga
Hanro Möhr
Jerry Kurtz
Samuel Z. Arkoff, J. van Zyl Alberts, Ivan Tors, George Gale
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie H. Martinson
Director
Barry Clark
Screenplay
George Gale
Producer
Hanro Möhr
Director of Photography
Jerry Kurtz
Editor
Lex de Azevedo
Original Music Composer
Hans Posegga
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Angola
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from Angola about?
Amidst the chaos of Angola's civil conflict, an American family living on a wildlife preserve must navigate treacherous terrain and hostile forces.
Who directed Escape from Angola?
Escape from Angola was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
Who stars in Escape from Angola?
The principal cast of Escape from Angola includes Stan Brock, Anne Collings, Steven Tors, Peter Tors, David Tors.
When was Escape from Angola released and how long is it?
Escape from Angola was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Angola?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Angola was composed by Lex de Azevedo, Hans Posegga.