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The Escape Artist (1982)
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28 May 1982 (USA)
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The young and self-confident Danny blufs at the local police-station that he will escape out of prison within one hour...
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A little lost gem that will make you grin from ear to ear...
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Raul Julia | ... | Stu Quiñones | |
| Griffin O'Neal | ... | Danny Masters | |
| Desi Arnaz | ... | Mayor Leon Quiñones (as Desiderio Arnaz) | |
| Teri Garr | ... | Arlene | |
| Joan Hackett | ... | Aunt Sibyl | |
| Gabriel Dell | ... | Uncle Burke | |
| John P. Ryan | ... | Vernon | |
| Elizabeth Daily | ... | Sandra | |
| M. Emmet Walsh | ... | Fritz | |
| Jackie Coogan | ... | Magic Shop Owner | |
| Hal Williams | ... | Cop at Mayor's Office | |
| Helen Page Camp | ... | Neighbor | |
| David Clennon | ... | Newspaper Editor | |
| Harry Caesar | ... | Sax Player | |
| Huntz Hall | ... | Turnkey |
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94 min
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Final film project of Desi Arnaz.
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Referenced in The Dream Studio (2004) (V)
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This film needs to be re-mastered and re-released. I absolutely loved the performances by Griffin O'Neal, Raul Julia, and the late Joan Hackett - who died of Ovarian Cancer shortly after the film was originally released. A great family film for little kids, and us big kids too!