About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1980
Runtime
1h 36m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.3/10
Votes
3
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
prison
drug smuggling
attempt to escape
based on true story
prison visit
beard
american abroad
prison brutality
prison break attempt
man disguised as woman
conjugal
mexican police
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Questions about Escape
How long is Escape?
Escape has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Escape?
Escape was directed by Robert Michael Lewis and released in 1980.
What genre is Escape?
Escape is a Drama, TV Movie film (1980).
Who stars in Escape?
The cast of Escape includes Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree, Sandra Alexander.
What is the TMDB rating for Escape?
Escape has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 3 votes.
