Escape
Synopsis
The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri Prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-30
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Timothy Bottoms
Dwight Worker
Kay Lenz
Barbara Chilcoate
Colleen Dewhurst
Lily Levinson
Miguel Angel Suaree
Fernando Gardner-Pasquel
Sandra Alexander
Gabrielle
Allan Miller
Jack Branch
Antonio Fargas
Jamie Valdez
Vincent Schiavelli
J.W. White
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Tierno
Elliott Street
Roger Brody
Louis Giambalvo
Hank
Philip Levien
Steven
William Marquez
Col. Fuentes
Tina Menard
Lupe
Ernie Fuentes
Guard
Rick Garcia
Commando #1
Bert Santos
Commando #2
Larry Duran
Arturo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Zagor, Dwight Worker, Barbara Worker
- Original Score
- James Di Giacomo
- Original Title
- Escape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Michael Lewis
Michael Zagor, Dwight Worker, Barbara Worker
James Di Giacomo
Frank Morriss
Henry Jaffe, William Beaudine Jr., Michael Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Morriss
Editor
Robert Michael Lewis
Director
Michael Jaffe
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape
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What is Escape about?
The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri Prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.
Who directed Escape?
Escape was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who stars in Escape?
The principal cast of Escape includes Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree, Sandra Alexander.
When was Escape released and how long is it?
Escape was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape was composed by James Di Giacomo.
Is Escape based on a book or true story?
Escape is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dwight Worker", Book: "Barbara Worker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape?
Escape holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).