Escape
Synopsis
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes and goes on the lam, aided by a local girl.
Top Cast
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Rex Harrison
Matt Denant
Peggy Cummins
Dora Winton
William Hartnell
Inspector Harris
Norman Wooland
Minister
Jill Esmond
Grace Winton
Frederick Piper
Brownie
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Pinkem
Betty Ann Davies
Girl in Park
Cyril Cusack
Rodgers
John Slater
Salesman
Frank Pettingell
Constable Beames
Michael Golden
Detective Penter
Frederick Leister
Judge
Patrick Troughton
Jim
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne, John Galsworthy
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Escape
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Philip Dunne, John Galsworthy
William Alwyn
Freddie Young
Alan Jaggs, Kenneth Heeley-Ray
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Jaggs
Editor
Philip Dunne
Writer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
William Perlberg
Producer
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Kenneth Heeley-Ray
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape about?
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes and goes on the lam, aided by a local girl.
Who directed Escape?
Escape was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in Escape?
The principal cast of Escape includes Rex Harrison, Peggy Cummins, William Hartnell, Norman Wooland, Jill Esmond.
When was Escape released and how long is it?
Escape was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape?
Escape holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).