The Escape (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, The Escape is a drama and crime film directed by Ricardo Cortez, running about 63 minutes. “SMASHING DRAMA of the city streets...thousands fighting...for survival!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An embittered Louie Peronni returns from prison to find that his sister, Juli Peronni, is engaged to policeman Eddie Farrell, and also finds that his secret wife Annie Qualen has placed their baby girl in a foundling home. With his old gang again, Louie plans a robbery of a fur warehouse. Louie shoots down the night watchman and is trailed home where his father Guiseppe Peronni persuades him not to fight it out with the police. Determined to let Louie take the full rap, the gang kidnaps the district attorney's daughter.
Who’s in it. The Escape stars Kane Richmond as Eddie Farrell, Amanda Duff as Juli Peronni, June Gale as Annie Qualen and Edward Norris as Louie Peronni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The 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 The Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escape (1939)?
- 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 5.5 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 The Escape?
- The Escape stars Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, June Gale, Edward Norris and Henry Armetta.
- When was The Escape released?
- The Escape was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.