The Escape
“So that one may live”
Synopsis
After the controversial disappearance of their Chief Medical Officer, a shadowy bio genetics company is under siege by the FBI for secretly cloning humans. Amidst the chaos, Molgen’s head mercenary Holt is sneaking out the last living clone, a young woman named Lily to a mysterious buyer. Holt has hired The Driver, accompanied by a heavily armed squadron of fellow Molgen mercenaries, to evade the authorities and deliver Lily and himself to the buyer. The journey takes an unexpected turn and Holt is forced to take matters into his own hands, as the driver once again demonstrates his mettle and extraordinary driving skills.
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BMW Malaysia | The Escape
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-10-24
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Clive Owen
The Driver
Dakota Fanning
Lily
Jon Bernthal
Holt
Vera Farmiga
Dr. Nora Phillips
Daniel Kash
FBI Agent
Michael Brown
FBI Agent
Tennille Read
Cop
Dave Tommasini
Helicopter Pilot
Karl Campbell
Mercenary (Helicopter Gunner)
David Jack
Mercenary (H1)
Shawn J. Hamilton
Mercenary (H1)
Amos Stern
Mercenary (H2)
Steve Boyle
Soldier (H2)
Rufio Luey
FBI Agent
Carlos Pinder
SWAT HRT Leader
Chris Gleason
Shipyard Dock Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neill Blomkamp
- Screenplay & Story
- Neill Blomkamp, David Carter
- Original Score
- Kristopher Pooley
- Original Title
- The Escape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Anonymous Content, BMW Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neill Blomkamp
Neill Blomkamp, David Carter
Kristopher Pooley
Mannie Ferreira
Julian Clarke, Austyn Daines, Devin Maurer
Steve Golin, Brian DiLorenzo, Bruce Bildsten, SueEllen Clair, Aristides McGarry
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Clarke
Editor
Austyn Daines
Editor
Devin Maurer
Editor
Neill Blomkamp
Director
Kristopher Pooley
Original Music Composer
Mannie Ferreira
Director of Photography
Neill Blomkamp
Writer
David Carter
Writer
Gerald Sullivan
Production Design
Brian DiLorenzo
Producer
Aristides McGarry
Producer
Eric Stern
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Escape
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What is The Escape about?
After the controversial disappearance of their Chief Medical Officer, a shadowy bio genetics company is under siege by the FBI for secretly cloning humans. Amidst the chaos, Molgen’s head mercenary Holt is sneaking out the last living clone, a young woman named Lily to a mysterious buyer. Holt has hired The Driver, accompanied by a heavily armed squadron of fellow Molgen mercenaries, to evade the authorities and deliver Lily and himself to the buyer. The journey takes an unexpected turn and Holt is forced to take matters into his own hands, as the driver once again demonstrates his mettle and extraordinary driving skills.
Who directed The Escape?
The Escape was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Who stars in The Escape?
The principal cast of The Escape includes Clive Owen, Dakota Fanning, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Daniel Kash.
When was The Escape released and how long is it?
The Escape was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Escape was composed by Kristopher Pooley.