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The Escape Artist

1982 · PG · 1h 34m · Directed by Caleb Deschanel

Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Synopsis

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.

Trailer

The Escape Artist trailer — watch on YouTube

The Escape Artist trailer · YouTube

Cast

  • Raúl JuliáRaúl JuliáStu Quiñones
  • Griffin O'NealGriffin O'NealDanny Masters
  • Desi ArnazDesi ArnazMayor Leon Quiñones
  • Teri GarrTeri GarrArlene
  • Joan HackettJoan HackettAunt Sibyl
  • Gabriel DellGabriel DellUncle Burke
  • John P. RyanJohn P. RyanVernon
  • E. G. DailyE. G. DailySandra
  • M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshFritz
  • Jackie CooganJackie CooganMagic Shop Owner
  • Hal WilliamsHal WilliamsCop at Mayor's Office
  • Helen Page CampNeighbor
  • David ClennonDavid ClennonNewspaper Editor
  • Harry CaesarHarry CaesarSax Player
  • Huntz HallHuntz HallTurnkey
  • Harry AndersonHarry AndersonHarry Masters
  • George BrengelWater Commissioner
  • Carlin GlynnCarlin GlynnTreasurer's Secretary
  • Isabel CooleyIsabel CooleySecretary at Newspaper Office
  • Tom SignorelliTom SignorelliMailbox Cop

Details

Release date
May 28, 1982
Box office
$143K
Production
American Zoetrope
Country
United States of America
Languages
English
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