The Escape(1998)
The law wanted him alive... but a crooked cop wanted him dead!
The Escape Synopsis
Clayton, at the age of nineteen, is convicted for a crime he did not commit. Ten years afterwards, after having taken all the abuses against him in prison, he decides to escape, without caring about the consequences.
The Escape (1998) is a thriller, tv movie and crime film directed by Stuart Gillard, released on April 24, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Patrick Dempsey, Brigitte Bako, Colm Feore and Vincent Gale. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Gillard
- Writers:
- Scott Busby
- Production:
- MGM Television, Showtime Networks, Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Dempsey
as Clayton
Brigitte Bako
as Sarah
Colm Feore
as Hickman
Vincent Gale
as Newby
William Morgan Sheppard
as Long
Alf Humphreys
as Deputy
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Gillard, written by Scott Busby.
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The Escape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Escape online?
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The Escape (1998) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Escape?
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The main cast of The Escape (1998) includes Patrick Dempsey, Brigitte Bako, Colm Feore, Vincent Gale and William Morgan Sheppard. The film was directed by Stuart Gillard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Escape released?
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The Escape was released on April 24, 1998 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Escape worth watching?
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The Escape (1998) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, tv movie and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.