The Escapist
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Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence.
The Escapist is a 2008 action thriller following Frank Perry, a lifer determined to escape prison to reconcile with his dying daughter. He assembles a ragtag team of inmates with their own reasons to break out in this high-stakes prison break drama.
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Brian CoxFrank Perry
Damian LewisRizza
Joseph FiennesLenny Drake
Seu JorgeViv Batista
Liam CunninghamBrodie
Dominic CooperLacey
Stephen FarrellyTwo Ton
Steven MackintoshTony
Ned DennehyJumpy Con
Paul VaughanPrison Tannoy Voice (voice)
Jack WalshSikes
Conor McGregorPrisoner (uncredited)
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THE ESCAPIST - Official Trailer - IFC Films
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When was The Escapist released?
The Escapist was released on June 20, 2008.
What is The Escapist about?
The film follows Frank Perry, a convict twelve years into a life sentence, who devises an escape plan to reach his ill estranged daughter before it's too late. He recruits a group of fellow inmates, each with their own reasons for wanting out.
What genre is The Escapist?
The Escapist is an action thriller centered around a prison escape plot.
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