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The Escapist

“5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.”

★ 6.2 / 10 (275 votes)June 20, 2008102 minEN
ActionThriller

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateJune 20, 2008
StatusReleased
Runtime102 min
Rating★ 6.2 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, Ireland
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ProductionPicture Farm, Parallel Film Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
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Director

Rupert Wyatt

Writers

Daniel Hardy, Rupert Wyatt

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Cast

Brian CoxBrian CoxFrank Perry
Damian LewisDamian LewisRizza
Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesLenny Drake
Seu JorgeSeu JorgeViv Batista
Liam CunninghamLiam CunninghamBrodie
Dominic CooperDominic CooperLacey
Stephen FarrellyStephen FarrellyTwo Ton
Steven MackintoshSteven MackintoshTony
Ned DennehyNed DennehyJumpy Con
Paul VaughanPaul VaughanPrison Tannoy Voice (voice)
Jack WalshJack WalshSikes
Conor McGregorConor McGregorPrisoner (uncredited)
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