
Escape
1980-02-20 · 96 min · ★ 6.3
The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri Prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.
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- Directors
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Production companies
- Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Timothy BottomsDwight Worker
Kay LenzBarbara Chilcoate
Colleen DewhurstLily Levinson
Allan MillerJack Branch
Antonio FargasJamie Valdez
Vincent SchiavelliJ.W. White
Jorge Cervera Jr.Tierno
Elliott StreetRoger Brody
Louis GiambalvoHank
William MarquezCol. FuentesTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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