The Escape (1998)

Clayton, at the age of nineteen, is convicted for a crime he did not commit. Ten years afterwards, after having taken all the abuses against him in prison, he decides to escape, without ... See full summary »

Director:

Stuart Gillard

Writer:

Scott Busby

Stars:

Patrick Dempsey, Brigitte Bako, Colm Feore

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patrick Dempsey	...	Clayton
Brigitte Bako	...	Sarah
Colm Feore	...	Hickman
Vincent Gale	...	Newby
Nathaniel DeVeaux	...	Moses (as Nathaniel Deveaux)
Gouchy Boy	...	Pooch
Jason Gray-Stanford	...	Young Guard
J.B. Bivens	...	Protege Guard
John Aylward	...	Sheriff
Alf Humphreys	...	Deputy (as Alfred E. Humphreys)
William Morgan Sheppard	...	Long (as W. Morgan Sheppard)
Zook Matthews	...	Inmate #1
Kate Twa	...	Woman Deputy
Heath Stevenson	...	Doomed Prisoner
Danny Virtue	...	Hydro

Storyline

Clayton, at the age of nineteen, is convicted for a crime he did not commit. Ten years afterwards, after having taken all the abuses against him in prison, he decides to escape, without caring about the consequences.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 April 1998 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

A Fuga

Filming Locations:

Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

MGM Television, Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation, Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Gastown)

Did You Know?

Quotes

Sarah: When the pupil is ready, the teacher will come.

User Reviews

Escape can mean many things

I loved this movie! If you are a Patrick Dempsey fan (as I am), this was a virtual feast. It was more of a romance than an "action" movie. For those who are looking for a violent, shoot-em-up movie focused primarily on a prison escape, I would advise to look elsewhere. This movie is more about feelings and the many different ways to "escape" - from the pain of bad life choices, from a life of sadness, into dreams of a better future. More of an artistic film.

I loved this movie so much I bought a copy and watch it over and over. It was meaningful to me on many levels and I love Patrick with his long hair!