The Escape (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1975, The Escape is an action and war film directed by Ștefan Roman, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Romanian soldiers manage to escape from a camp in Tatra mountains, Czechoslovakia.
Who’s in it. The Escape stars Gheorghe Dinică as Cpt. Stoian, Jean Constantin as Ion Ion, Emmerich Schäffer as "The Englishman" and Ion Bog as Larsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Escape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escape tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escape (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Escape worth watching?
- The Escape holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escape?
- The Escape stars Gheorghe Dinică, Jean Constantin, Emmerich Schäffer, Ion Bog and Emanoil Petruţ.
- When was The Escape released?
- The Escape was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.