Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Robert Michael Lewis
Writers Michael Zagor, Dwight Worker
Studio Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Timothy Bottoms

Timothy Bottoms

Dwight Worker

Kay Lenz

Kay Lenz

Barbara Chilcoate

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Lily Levinson

Miguel Angel Suaree

Fernando Gardner-Pasquel

Sandra Alexander

Gabrielle

Allan Miller

Allan Miller

Jack Branch

Antonio Fargas

Antonio Fargas

Jamie Valdez

Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli

J.W. White

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Tierno

Elliott Street

Elliott Street

Roger Brody

Louis Giambalvo

Louis Giambalvo

Hank

Philip Levien

Steven

Frequently Asked Questions

Escape was released on February 20, 1980.

The runtime of Escape is 1h 36m.

Escape is a Drama, TV Movie movie.

Escape has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

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

Escape was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.

The main cast of Escape includes Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst.

Escape is originally in English.