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Escape (1948)

NR · 1948-03-01 · 1h 18m · EN
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A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes from a prison and goes on the run aided by a local girl.

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Joseph L. MankiewiczDirectorPhilip DunneWriter

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Rex HarrisonRex HarrisonMatt DenantPeggy CumminsPeggy CumminsDora WintonWilliam HartnellWilliam HartnellInspector HarrisNorman WoolandNorman WoolandMinisterJill EsmondJill EsmondGrace WintonFrederick PiperFrederick PiperBrownieMarjorie RhodesMarjorie RhodesMrs. PinkemBetty Ann DaviesBetty Ann DaviesGirl in ParkCyril CusackCyril CusackRodgersJohn SlaterJohn SlaterSalesmanFrank PettingellFrank PettingellConstable BeamesMichael GoldenMichael GoldenDetective Penter

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British noir

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Genre affinityThrillerTheme affinityBritish NoirVisual styleBritish NoirPacingShortDirector preference164484Actor preference191342 · 227935 · 333392

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What is Escape about?

A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes from a prison and goes on the run aided by a local girl.

How long is Escape?

Escape has a runtime of 78 minutes.