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The Escapist

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
17K
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The Escapist (2008)
Frank Perry (Cox) concocts a scheme to bust out of prison with a band of fellow inmates in order to make peace with his ailing, estranged daughter.
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Frank is 14 years into a life sentence when he decides to break out of the London prison to set things right with his ill junkie daughter. He plans an ingenious escape requiring 4 inmates wi... Read allFrank is 14 years into a life sentence when he decides to break out of the London prison to set things right with his ill junkie daughter. He plans an ingenious escape requiring 4 inmates with different skills.Frank is 14 years into a life sentence when he decides to break out of the London prison to set things right with his ill junkie daughter. He plans an ingenious escape requiring 4 inmates with different skills.

  • Director
    • Rupert Wyatt
  • Writers
    • Daniel Hardy
    • Rupert Wyatt
  • Stars
    • Brian Cox
    • Damian Lewis
    • Joseph Fiennes
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rupert Wyatt
    • Writers
      • Daniel Hardy
      • Rupert Wyatt
    • Stars
      • Brian Cox
      • Damian Lewis
      • Joseph Fiennes
    • 54User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos1

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    Brian Cox in The Escapist (2008)
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    Brian Cox and Damian Lewis in The Escapist (2008)
    Dominic Cooper in The Escapist (2008)
    Damian Lewis in The Escapist (2008)
    Joseph Fiennes in The Escapist (2008)
    Joseph Fiennes, Brian Cox, Liam Cunningham, and Seu Jorge in The Escapist (2008)
    Joseph Fiennes, Brian Cox, Liam Cunningham, Dominic Cooper, and Seu Jorge in The Escapist (2008)
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    The Escapist (2008)
    Rupert Wyatt and Philipp Blaubach on the set of The Escapist
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    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Frank Perry
    Damian Lewis
    Damian Lewis
    • Rizza
    Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes
    • Lenny Drake
    Seu Jorge
    Seu Jorge
    • Viv Batista
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Brodie
    Dominic Cooper
    Dominic Cooper
    • Lacey
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • Tony
    Ned Dennehy
    Ned Dennehy
    • Jumpy Con
    Vinnie McCabe
    Vinnie McCabe
    • Sam
    • (as Vincent McCabe)
    Jack Walsh
    Jack Walsh
    • Sikes
    Frank O'Sullivan
    • Hedges
    Stephen Farrelly
    Stephen Farrelly
    • Two Ton
    • (as Sheamus O'Shaunessy)
    Domhnall O'Donoghue
    • Mary
    George Seremba
    • Stan
    Eleanor McLynn
    • Frank's Daughter
    Phelim Drew
    Phelim Drew
    • Doctor
    Bernadette McKenna
    • Frank's Wife
    John Crean
    • Young Prison Guard
    • Director
      • Rupert Wyatt
    • Writers
      • Daniel Hardy
      • Rupert Wyatt
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The role of Frank Perry was written specifically for Brian Cox by director Rupert Wyatt, who had worked with Cox before and wanted to work with him again. When Cox refused a supporting role in a movie Wyatt offered him and challenged him to write him a good leading role, Wyatt did exactly that.
    • Goofs
      During the scene in which Perry meets his wife, and he looks around the doorway, behind him is a sign stating the prison regulations. However, about three quarters of the way down the list, 'prison' is erroneously spelled 'prision'.
    • Quotes

      Rizza: You know the one thing you've got going for you, Frank? You're too old to die young.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Fast & Furious/Gigantic/The Escapist/Adventureland/Bart Got a Room/Sugar (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      The Escapist
      Performed by Coldplay, 2007

      Written by Jon Hopkins, Jon Buckland (as Jonny Buckland), Guy Berryman, Will Champion,

      Chris Martin

      Produced by Brian Eno & Jon Hopkins

    User reviews54

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    British at it's best!
    Phil's Quick Capsule Review: Well acted, clever and thought provoking films don't come along too often but that's exactly what The Escapist is. Superbly crafted this Lottery Supported film shows everything that is right about British cinema. Not for everyone's tastes for sure but The Escapist should be a must see for fans of quality UK films.

    Best Bit: Frank's final speech

    IMDb Rating: 7/10

    If you liked this try: Prison Break Season 1 (9/10); Shawshank Redemption (9/10);

    Phil Hobden For more reviews like this check out:

    http://www.mod-life.net/modlife/index_ugly.htm
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    • Release date
      • June 20, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ultime évasion
    • Filming locations
      • Kilmainham Jail, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Picture Farm
      • Parallel Film Productions
      • Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,439
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,075
      • Apr 5, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $388,174
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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