The Escape
“The law wanted him alive... but a crooked cop wanted him dead!”
Synopsis
Clayton, at the age of nineteen, is convicted for a crime he did not commit. Ten years afterwards, after having taken all the abuses against him in prison, he decides to escape, without caring about the consequences.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Gillard
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Busby
- Original Title
- The Escape
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television, Showtime Networks, Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Gillard
Scott Busby
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Busby
Writer
Stuart Gillard
Director
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What is The Escape about?
Clayton, at the age of nineteen, is convicted for a crime he did not commit. Ten years afterwards, after having taken all the abuses against him in prison, he decides to escape, without caring about the consequences.
Who directed The Escape?
The Escape was directed by Stuart Gillard.
Who stars in The Escape?
The principal cast of The Escape includes Patrick Dempsey, Brigitte Bako, Colm Feore, Vincent Gale, William Morgan Sheppard.
When was The Escape released and how long is it?
The Escape was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.