The Escape Artist
“The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.”
Synopsis
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-29
Top Cast
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Raúl Juliá
Stu Quiñones
Griffin O'Neal
Danny Masters
Desi Arnaz
Mayor Leon Quiñones
Teri Garr
Arlene
Joan Hackett
Aunt Sibyl
Gabriel Dell
Uncle Burke
John P. Ryan
Vernon
E. G. Daily
Sandra
M. Emmet Walsh
Fritz
Jackie Coogan
Magic Shop Owner
Hal Williams
Cop at Mayor's Office
Helen Page Camp
Neighbor
David Clennon
Newspaper Editor
Harry Caesar
Sax Player
Huntz Hall
Turnkey
Harry Anderson
Harry Masters
George Brengel
Water Commissioner
Carlin Glynn
Treasurer's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 28, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$143K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caleb Deschanel
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Mathison, Stephen Zito
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Escape Artist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $143K
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caleb Deschanel
Melissa Mathison, Stephen Zito, David Wagoner
Georges Delerue
Stephen H. Burum
Arthur Schmidt
Doug Claybourne, Buck Houghton, Francis Ford Coppola, Fred Roos
Department Leadership Roster
Caleb Deschanel
Director
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Melissa Mathison
Screenplay
Stephen Zito
Screenplay
Doug Claybourne
Producer
Buck Houghton
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Escape Artist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Escape Artist about?
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Who directed The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist was directed by Caleb Deschanel.
Who stars in The Escape Artist?
The principal cast of The Escape Artist includes Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr, Joan Hackett.
When was The Escape Artist released and how long is it?
The Escape Artist was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did The Escape Artist make at the box office?
The Escape Artist grossed $143K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Escape Artist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Escape Artist was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Escape Artist based on a book or true story?
The Escape Artist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Wagoner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).