The Escapist

"5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan."

Jun 20 2008 Not Rated 1h 42m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence.

Plot

Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict fourteen years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with unique skills required for their daring plan and united by desire to escape their hell hole of an existence. Much of the action takes place within the tunnels, sewers and underground rivers of subterranean London.

Written by

Daniel Hardy, Rupert Wyatt

Directed by

Rupert Wyatt

Cast

Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes

Crew

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Production Countries

Ireland, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Picture Farm

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 6 nominations

Trailers
THE ESCAPIST - Official Trailer - IFC Films
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Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
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