

Escape
1948-03-01 · 78 min · ★ 5.7
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes and goes on the lam, aided by a local girl.
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- Directors
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rex HarrisonMatt Denant
Peggy CumminsDora Winton
William HartnellInspector Harris
Norman WoolandMinister
Jill EsmondGrace Winton
Frederick PiperBrownie
Marjorie RhodesMrs. Pinkem
Betty Ann DaviesGirl in Park
Cyril CusackRodgers
John SlaterSalesman
Frank PettingellConstable Beames
Michael GoldenDetective Penter
Frederick LeisterJudge
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