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The Escape Artist

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20132013
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
5.6K
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David Tennant in The Escape Artist (2013)
The Escape Artist (Trailer 1)
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A junior barrister celebrated for spiriting people out of tight legal corners represents an accused murderer.A junior barrister celebrated for spiriting people out of tight legal corners represents an accused murderer.A junior barrister celebrated for spiriting people out of tight legal corners represents an accused murderer.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
5.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • David Tennant
    • Toby Kebbell
    • Brid Brennan
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  • Stars
    • David Tennant
    • Toby Kebbell
    • Brid Brennan
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    • 22User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Episodes3

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    1 Season
    2013

    Videos2

    The Escape Artist (Trailer 1)
    Trailer 0:58
    The Escape Artist (Trailer 1)
    The Escape Artist
    Trailer 0:30
    The Escape Artist

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    Sophie Okonedo in The Escape Artist (2013)
    David Tennant in The Escape Artist (2013)
    David Tennant in The Escape Artist (2013)
    Sophie Okonedo in The Escape Artist (2013)
    The Escape Artist (2013)
    The Escape Artist (2013)
    Sophie Okonedo in The Escape Artist (2013)
    Ashley Jensen and David Tennant in The Escape Artist (2013)
    Sophie Okonedo and David Tennant in The Escape Artist (2013)
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    David Tennant at an event for The Escape Artist (2013)

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    David Tennant
    David Tennant
    • Will Burtonas Will Burton
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Liam Foyleas Liam Foyle
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Brid Brennan
    Brid Brennan
    • Maryas Mary
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Maggie Gardneras Maggie Gardner
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Tony Gardner
    Tony Gardner
    • Trevor Harrisas Trevor Harris
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Anton Lesser
    Anton Lesser
    • Richard Mayfield QCas Richard Mayfield QC…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Gus Barry
    • Jamie Burtonas Jamie Burton
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Stephen Wight
    Stephen Wight
    • Danny Monkas Danny Monk
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Jeany Spark
    Jeany Spark
    • Taraas Tara
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Nicholas Woodeson
    Nicholas Woodeson
    • George Balfour QCas George Balfour QC…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Ashley Jensen
    Ashley Jensen
    • Kate Burtonas Kate Burton
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Roy Marsden
    Roy Marsden
    • Peter Simpkinsas Peter Simpkins…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Jennyas Jenny
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Faton Gerbeshi
    • Vadimas Vadim…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Michael Cochrane
    Michael Cochrane
    • Judgeas Judge
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Monica Dolan
    Monica Dolan
    • Eileen Morrisas Eileen Morris
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Patrick Ryecart
    Patrick Ryecart
    • Gavin De Souza QCas Gavin De Souza QC…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Jessica Ransom
    Jessica Ransom
    • Helenas Helen
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
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    Storyline

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    Revolves around Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm who specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist in the tale. —BBC
    murderbarristerpunched in the stomachcell phoneboy53 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Even serial killers deserve a defense.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "Silks" are eminent lawyers who have been given the honor of being selected as Queen's Council.
    • Connections
      Remade as La main du mal (2016)

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Brilliant David Tennant
    You might love or hate this piece, however one thing is absolutely sure: David Tennant has given us some brilliant acting in this show, and even if it is for that only it deserves 10/10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Abogado y asesino
    • Filming locations
      • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Wolstencorp
      • Endor Productions
      • Red Arrow Studios International
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 3h
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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