P.O.W. The Escape
“The most daring escape!”
Synopsis
Col. Cooper leads a group of American P.O.W.s, battling their way to freedom as Saigon falls to the Viet Cong.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
P.O.W. the Escape (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-06
Top Cast
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David Carradine
Col. James Cooper
Steve James
Johnston
Mako
Capt. Vinh
Charles R. Floyd
Sparks
Phillip Brock
Adams
Daniel Demorest
Thomas
Tony Pierce
Waite
Steve Freedman
Scott
James Acheson
McCoy
Rudy Daniels
Gen. Morgan
Ken Metcalfe
Gen. Weaver
Ken Glover
Teague
Michael James
Veteran Sergeant
Irma Alegre
Bar Girl
Estrella Antonio
Vietnamese Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gideon Amir
- Screenplay & Story
- Avi Kleinberger, Gideon Amir, John Langley, James Bruner, Jeremy Lipp, Malcolm Barbour
- Original Score
- David Storrs
- Original Title
- P.O.W. The Escape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gideon Amir
Avi Kleinberger, Gideon Amir, John Langley, James Bruner, Jeremy Lipp, Malcolm Barbour
David Storrs
Yehiel Ne'eman
Roy Watts
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Gideon Amir
Director
David Storrs
Original Music Composer
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
John Barrett
Stunt Coordinator
Yehiel Ne'eman
Director of Photography
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
Roy Watts
Editor
Menahem Golan
Producer
Yoram Globus
Producer
John Langley
Writer
James Bruner
Writer
Jeremy Lipp
Writer
Malcolm Barbour
Writer
Audrey M. Bansmer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for P.O.W. The Escape.
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Frequently Asked Questions About P.O.W. The Escape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is P.O.W. The Escape about?
Col. Cooper leads a group of American P.O.W.s, battling their way to freedom as Saigon falls to the Viet Cong.
Who directed P.O.W. The Escape?
P.O.W. The Escape was directed by Gideon Amir.
Who stars in P.O.W. The Escape?
The principal cast of P.O.W. The Escape includes David Carradine, Steve James, Mako, Charles R. Floyd, Phillip Brock.
When was P.O.W. The Escape released and how long is it?
P.O.W. The Escape was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did P.O.W. The Escape make at the box office?
P.O.W. The Escape grossed $2.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for P.O.W. The Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for P.O.W. The Escape was composed by David Storrs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for P.O.W. The Escape?
P.O.W. The Escape holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).