The Escape Artist

1982

PG

1h 34m

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6.2/10
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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.

Writers

David Wagoner(novel by)
Stephen Zito(screenplay by)
Melissa Mathison(screenplay by)
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Raúl Juliá
Stu Quiñones
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Griffin O'Neal
Danny Masters
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Desi Arnaz
Mayor Leon Quiñones
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Teri Garr
Arlene
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Joan Hackett
Aunt Sibyl
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Gabriel Dell
Uncle Burke
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Jackie Coogan
Magic Shop Owner
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Hal Williams
Cop at Mayor's Office
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David Clennon
Newspaper Editor
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Harry Caesar
Sax Player
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Huntz Hall
Turnkey
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Harry Anderson
Harry Masters
George Brengel
Water Commissioner
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Carlin Glynn
Treasurer's Secretary

Writers

David Wagoner(novel by)
Stephen Zito(screenplay by)
Melissa Mathison(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

May 28, 1982 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

American Zoetrope

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Box office

Budget

$0

Gross worldwide

$143,369

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