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The Escape Artist

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2013
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
6.5K
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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.

  • Stars
    • David Tennant
    • Toby Kebbell
    • Brid Brennan
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    7.5/10
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    • Stars
      • David Tennant
      • Toby Kebbell
      • Brid Brennan
    • 25User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    David Tennant
    David Tennant
    • Will Burton
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Liam Foyle
    Brid Brennan
    Brid Brennan
    • Mary
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Maggie Gardner
    Anton Lesser
    Anton Lesser
    • Richard Mayfield QC…
    Tony Gardner
    Tony Gardner
    • Trevor Harris
    Gus Barry
    Gus Barry
    • Jamie Burton
    Stephen Wight
    Stephen Wight
    • Danny Monk
    Jeany Spark
    Jeany Spark
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    Nicholas Woodeson
    Nicholas Woodeson
    • George Balfour QC…
    Ashley Jensen
    Ashley Jensen
    • Kate Burton
    Roy Marsden
    Roy Marsden
    • Peter Simpkins…
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Jenny
    Faton Gerbeshi
    • Vadim…
    Michael Cochrane
    Michael Cochrane
    • Judge
    Monica Dolan
    Monica Dolan
    • Eileen Morris
    Patrick Ryecart
    Patrick Ryecart
    • Gavin De Souza QC…
    Jessica Ransom
    Jessica Ransom
    • Helen
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    5/10
    No Plausible Writing: Good Production
    As noted by previous reviewers, the thread of court logic is threadbare. However, the set design, direction, casting & soundtrack are spot on. Given that the "artist" is a murderer who gets away with murder, it would have been nice to see more of his macabre character explored. Of course, Mr. F is no Alice Morgan, but he is multifaceted in ways that are only alluded to by the writers.The jealous up & coming barister also has many character opportunities that we, as the audience are left wondering. For 180 mins, prepare for slightly suspenseful courtshow antics. Be entertained & don't wait for the the frown furrow to leave your brow.
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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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      3 hours
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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