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Escape

Name: Escape
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1980-02-20
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree, Sandra Alexander

1980Directed by Robert Michael Lewis

Drama · TV Movie1h 36m

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The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri Prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.

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Timothy BottomsDwight Worker

Kay LenzBarbara Chilcoate

Colleen DewhurstLily Levinson MMiguel Angel SuareeFernando Gardner-Pasquel SSandra AlexanderGabrielle

Allan MillerJack Branch

Antonio FargasJamie Valdez

Vincent SchiavelliJ.W. White

Jorge Cervera Jr.Tierno

Elliott StreetRoger Brody

Louis GiambalvoHank PPhilip LevienSteven

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About Escape

How long is Escape?: Escape runs 1 hour and 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who directed Escape?: Escape was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who is in the cast of Escape?: Escape stars Timothy Bottoms as Dwight Worker, Kay Lenz as Barbara Chilcoate and Colleen Dewhurst as Lily Levinson.
What language is Escape in?: Escape is in English, with some Spanish.
Is Escape based on a true story or a book?: Yes. Escape is based on a true story.
Where can I watch Escape?: In the United States, Escape is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Escape released?: Escape was released on February 20, 1980.