Escapes

Jul 26 2017 Not Rated 1h 29m
Documentary

Escapes blazes a path through mid-20th-century Hollywood via the experiences of Hampton Fancher – flamenco dancer, actor, and the unlikely producer and screenwriter of the landmark sci-fi classic Blade Runner. Fancher recounts episodes from his life — romantic misadventures with silver-screen stars, wayward acts of chivalry, jealousy, and friendship — matched with a parallel world of film and TV footage wherein Fancher plays cowboys, killers, fops, cads, and the occasional hero. Escapes shows how one man’s personal journey can unexpectedly shape a medium’s future.

Plot

Director Michael Almereyda showcases the storytelling talents of Hampton Fancher - flamenco dancer, film and TV actor, and the unlikely producer and screenwriter of the landmark sci-fi classic Blade Runner, as well as screenwriter on the upcoming sequel. Fancher's running commentary - with a little help from Philip K. Dick - works in concert with extensive archival footage as Fancher relates death-defying escapades from a remarkable life. Romantic misadventures, two brief marriages, and wayward acts of jealousy, chivalry, and friendship are mirrored in a parallel universe where Fancher plays cowboys, killers, fops, cads, and the occasional hero.

Written by

Michael Almereyda

Directed by

Michael Almereyda

Cast

Hampton Fancher

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Survival Media

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Escapes Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie
Scores
# of Votes
190
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA