The Escape Artist (1982)
Overview
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Where to watch The Escape Artist
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT, Moviecult | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Escape Artist in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Escape Artist about?
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves. The Escape Artist is a Comedy, Crime, Drama movie, released on 1982-05-28, runtime 94 minutes.
Is The Escape Artist worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Escape Artist 6.2 out of 10 from 21 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Escape Artist?
In Germany, The Escape Artist streams on Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT and Moviecult and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Caleb Deschanel
Cast
- Raúl Juliá as Stu Quiñones
- Griffin O'Neal as Danny Masters
- Desi Arnaz as Mayor Leon Quiñones
- Teri Garr as Arlene
- Joan Hackett as Aunt Sibyl
- Gabriel Dell as Uncle Burke
- John P. Ryan as Vernon
- E. G. Daily as Sandra
- M. Emmet Walsh as Fritz
- Jackie Coogan as Magic Shop Owner
- Hal Williams as Cop at Mayor's Office
- Helen Page Camp as Neighbor
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Sources
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