Escape! (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1930, Escape! is a drama and crime film directed by Basil Dean, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. When Matt Denant (Gerald de Maurier) finds himself wrongly imprisoned for manslaughter, he takes an opportunity to escape from jail during a foggy day and is forced to rely on the goodwill of local people to remain a fugitive of the law. The first film produced by Associated Talking Pictures, which would eventually evolve into Ealing Studios.
Who’s in it. Escape! stars Mabel Poulton as The Girl in Hyde Park, Ian Hunter as William Brown, the Plainclothesman, Gerald du Maurier as Captain Matt Denant and Gordon Harker as Convict 272, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Escape! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape! (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape! worth watching?
- Escape! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape!?
- Escape! stars Mabel Poulton, Ian Hunter, Gerald du Maurier, Gordon Harker and Edna Best.
- When was Escape! released?
- Escape! was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.