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The Escape Artist

1982 · 1h 34m · PG

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What is it about? The Escape Artist

The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.

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.

Genres: comedy, crime, drama. Themes: magic, escape artist, magician.

Cast and crew The Escape Artist

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Full cast and crew30 cast members, 56 crew

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Trailer The Escape Artist

ENThe Escape Artist trailerAugust 29, 2012

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Details The Escape Artist

Poster: The Escape Artist
Premiere
May 7, 1982, United States
First theatrical release
May 28, 1982
Release in the US
May 28, 1982
Country
United States
Original language
English
Rating
PG
Studio
American Zoetrope

Numbers and release

Worldwide gross
$143.4K

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Escape Artist?

1h 34m (94 minutes).

Who’s in The Escape Artist?

Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr, Joan Hackett, Gabriel Dell, John P. Ryan, E. G. Daily, M. Emmet Walsh, and Jackie Coogan. Directed by Caleb Deschanel.

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