The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

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

6.2 /10 19 votes
May 28, 1982 1h 34m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Caleb Deschanel
Writers David Wagoner, Melissa Mathison
Studio American Zoetrope
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

Stu Quiñones

Griffin O'Neal

Griffin O'Neal

Danny Masters

Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz

Mayor Leon Quiñones

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Arlene

Joan Hackett

Joan Hackett

Aunt Sibyl

Gabriel Dell

Gabriel Dell

Uncle Burke

John P. Ryan

John P. Ryan

Vernon

E. G. Daily

E. G. Daily

Sandra

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Fritz

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Magic Shop Owner

Hal Williams

Hal Williams

Cop at Mayor's Office

Helen Page Camp

Neighbor

Frequently Asked Questions

The Escape Artist was released on May 28, 1982.

The runtime of The Escape Artist is 1h 34m.

The Escape Artist is a Comedy, Crime, Drama movie.

The Escape Artist has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Escape Artist is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Escape Artist was directed by Caleb Deschanel.

The main cast of The Escape Artist includes Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz.

The Escape Artist is originally in English.