Escape from Pretoria
“Survival is key”
Synopsis
South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-21
Top Cast
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Daniel Radcliffe
Tim Jenkin
Daniel Webber
Stephen Lee
Ian Hart
Denis Goldberg
Mark Leonard Winter
Leonard
Nathan Page
Mongo
Grant Piro
Schnepel
Len Firth
Vermeulen
Lliam Amor
Kitson
Adam Tuominen
Jeremy
PJ Oaten
Rabkin
Ratidzo Mambo
Daphne
Vuyo Loko
Potluck
Maris J. Caune
Loggie
Adam Ovadia
Van Wyk
Rory Walker
Walter
Genevieve Mooy
Marcia
Jeanette Cronin
Mary
Stephen Hunter
Peter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysGlasgow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 6, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 7, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Annan
- Screenplay & Story
- L. H. Adams, Francis Annan
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- Escape from Pretoria
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- MEP Capital, Momentum Pictures, Hamilton Entertainment, South Australian Film Corporation, Arclight Films, Particular Crowd, Spier Films, Enriched Media Group, Premiere Picture, Footprint Films, Beagle Pug Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Annan
L. H. Adams, Francis Annan, Tim Jenkin, Denis Goldberg, Stephen Lee, Karol Griffiths
David Hirschfelder
Geoffrey Hall
Nick Fenton
Roger Savage, Jackie Sheppard, David Barron, Mark Blaney, Bryce Menzies
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Sheppard
Producer
David Barron
Producer
Mark Blaney
Producer
Scott Bird
Production Design
Nick Fenton
Editor
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
Gary Hamilton
Producer
Francis Annan
Director
Geoffrey Hall
Director of Photography
L. H. Adams
Screenplay
Francis Annan
Screenplay
Barry Lanfranchi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michelle Krumm
Producer
Johnny Hallyday
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Pretoria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from Pretoria about?
South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.
Who directed Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria was directed by Francis Annan.
Who stars in Escape from Pretoria?
The principal cast of Escape from Pretoria includes Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart, Mark Leonard Winter, Nathan Page.
When was Escape from Pretoria released and how long is it?
Escape from Pretoria was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Escape from Pretoria make at the box office?
Escape from Pretoria grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Pretoria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Pretoria was composed by David Hirschfelder.
Is Escape from Pretoria based on a book or true story?
Escape from Pretoria is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Tim Jenkin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).