The Escapist

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Theatrical Release Date:

04/03/2009

DVD Release Date:

01/26/2010

Run Time:

103min.

Starring:

Brian Cox , Joseph Fiennes , Damian Lewis , Liam Cunningham , Seu Jorge

Director(s):

Rupert Wyatt

Distributor(s):

IFC

MPAA Rating:

Not Yet Rated

Genre(s):

Drama,Thriller

Plot: A career criminal seeks redemption for himself, his family, and his friends by busting out of a penitentiary in this intelligent thriller. Frank (Brian Cox) is a criminal who was forced to leave his wife and six-year-old daughter behind when he was ... Read More

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