Escape(1980)
Escape Synopsis
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.
Escape (1980) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Michael Lewis, released on February 20, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst and Miguel Angel Suaree. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Writers:
- Michael Zagor, Dwight Worker, Barbara Worker
- Producers:
- Michael Jaffe
- Production:
- Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Escape (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Escape before you stream it.
Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Timothy Bottoms
as Dwight Worker
Kay Lenz
as Barbara Chilcoate
Colleen Dewhurst
as Lily Levinson
- Miguel Angel Suaree
Miguel Angel Suaree
as Fernando Gardner-Pasquel
- Sandra Alexander
Sandra Alexander
as Gabrielle
Allan Miller
as Jack Branch
Antonio Fargas
as Jamie Valdez
Vincent Schiavelli
as J.W. White
Jorge Cervera Jr.
as Tierno
Elliott Street
as Roger Brody
Louis Giambalvo
as Hank
- Philip Levien
Philip Levien
as Steven
Key crew
Directed by Robert Michael Lewis, written by Michael Zagor, Dwight Worker and Barbara Worker, produced by Michael Jaffe.
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Escape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape online?
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Escape (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Escape?
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The main cast of Escape (1980) includes Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree and Sandra Alexander. The film was directed by Robert Michael Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escape released?
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Escape was released on February 20, 1980 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Escape worth watching?
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Escape (1980) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Escape?
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Yes. The official Escape trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.