Escape from Pretoria(2020)
Survival is key
Escape from Pretoria Synopsis
South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.
Escape from Pretoria (2020) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Francis Annan, released on March 6, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart and Mark Leonard Winter. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,535 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis Annan
- Writers:
- Tim Jenkin, L. H. Adams, Francis Annan
- Producers:
- David Barron, Mark Blaney, Jackie Sheppard
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Hall
- Composer:
- David Hirschfelder
- Production:
- MEP Capital, Momentum Pictures, Hamilton Entertainment, South Australian Film Corporation, Arclight Films, Particular Crowd, Spier Films, Enriched Media Group, Premiere Picture, Footprint Films, Beagle Pug Films
- Revenue:
- $2,431,995
- Status:
- Released
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Escape from Pretoria Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Radcliffe
as Tim Jenkin
Daniel Webber
as Stephen Lee
Ian Hart
as Denis Goldberg
Mark Leonard Winter
as Leonard
Nathan Page
as Mongo
Grant Piro
as Schnepel
- Len Firth
Len Firth
as Vermeulen
- Lliam Amor
Lliam Amor
as Kitson
Adam Tuominen
as Jeremy
- PJ Oaten
PJ Oaten
as Rabkin
Ratidzo Mambo
as Daphne
Vuyo Loko
as Potluck
Key crew
Directed by Francis Annan, written by Tim Jenkin, L. H. Adams and Francis Annan, produced by David Barron, Mark Blaney and Jackie Sheppard.
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Escape from Pretoria Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 1,535 ratings.
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Escape from Pretoria – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape from Pretoria online?
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Escape from Pretoria (2020) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Escape from Pretoria?
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The main cast of Escape from Pretoria (2020) includes Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart, Mark Leonard Winter and Nathan Page. The film was directed by Francis Annan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escape from Pretoria released?
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Escape from Pretoria was released on March 6, 2020 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Escape from Pretoria worth watching?
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Escape from Pretoria (2020) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 1,535 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Escape from Pretoria?
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