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Escape

1948-03-01 · 78 min · ★ 5.7

Thriller

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 HarrisonRex HarrisonMatt Denant
Peggy CumminsPeggy CumminsDora Winton
William HartnellWilliam HartnellInspector Harris
Norman WoolandNorman WoolandMinister
Jill EsmondJill EsmondGrace Winton
Frederick PiperFrederick PiperBrownie
Marjorie RhodesMarjorie RhodesMrs. Pinkem
Betty Ann DaviesBetty Ann DaviesGirl in Park
Cyril CusackCyril CusackRodgers
John SlaterJohn SlaterSalesman
Frank PettingellFrank PettingellConstable Beames
Michael GoldenMichael GoldenDetective Penter
Frederick LeisterFrederick LeisterJudge
Patrick TroughtonPatrick TroughtonJim

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