Escape: Human Cargo
“Seperated from his country and family, John McDonald has one purpose... Getting Home.”
Synopsis
An American entrepreneur is closing a deal in Saudi Arabia in 1977. After a fallout with his influential Saudi partners, they have him arrested. Due to the US policy of noninterference in SA, the embassy won't help him. He must escape.
Top Cast
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Treat Williams
John McDonald
Stephen Lang
Dennis McNatt
Sasson Gabai
Suliman Nasir Rasi
Ze'ev Revach
Sheik Abdulla Fazza
Lawrence Dane
Pinder
Rinan Haim
Silent Sam
Uri Gavriel
Khalid
Janet-Laine Green
Pat
Brandon Bone
Greg
Kristen Bone
Marilyn
Brent Bone
Gil
Elva Mai Hoover
State Department Woman
Patrick Galligan
Bruce Baines
Imad Gibrin
Hotel Porter
Jack Adalist
Jamison
Howard Rypp
Barry
Jack Messinger
North
Hamis Arbid
Fahid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Screenplay & Story
- William Mickelberry, Dan Vining
- Original Score
- Eric Colvin
- Original Title
- Escape: Human Cargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Neufeld/Rehme Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Wincer
William Mickelberry, Dan Vining, Clyde Burleson, John McDonald
Eric Colvin
David Burr
Terry Blythe
Nick Grillo, Robert Rehme, Mace Neufeld
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Wincer
Director
William Mickelberry
Screenplay
Dan Vining
Screenplay
Eric Colvin
Original Music Composer
Terry Blythe
Editor
David Burr
Director of Photography
Barbara Dunphy
Production Design
Hillary Catchpole
Costume Design
Nick Grillo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape: Human Cargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape: Human Cargo about?
An American entrepreneur is closing a deal in Saudi Arabia in 1977. After a fallout with his influential Saudi partners, they have him arrested. Due to the US policy of noninterference in SA, the embassy won't help him. He must escape.
Who directed Escape: Human Cargo?
Escape: Human Cargo was directed by Simon Wincer.
Who stars in Escape: Human Cargo?
The principal cast of Escape: Human Cargo includes Treat Williams, Stephen Lang, Sasson Gabai, Ze'ev Revach, Lawrence Dane.
When was Escape: Human Cargo released and how long is it?
Escape: Human Cargo was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape: Human Cargo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape: Human Cargo was composed by Eric Colvin.
Is Escape: Human Cargo based on a book or true story?
Escape: Human Cargo is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Clyde Burleson", Book: "John McDonald".