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Escape from Pretoria

  • 20202020
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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POPULARITY
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Daniel Radcliffe and Daniel Webber in Escape from Pretoria (2020)
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) stars as Tim Jenkin, a real-life ANC activist who was branded a terrorist - and imprisoned - in Africa's maximum-security Pretoria prison in the late 1970's during Apartheid. Along with two fellow freedom fighters, played by Daniel Webber (The Punisher, The Dirt) and Mark Leonard Winter (The Dressmaker), Tim made a complex and daring escape 18 months into his incarceration using handcrafted wooden keys. The ingenious escape attempt happened 40 years ago on 11th December 1979.
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Based on the real-life prison break of two political captives, Escape From Pretoria is a race-against-time thriller set in the tumultuous apartheid days of South Africa.Based on the real-life prison break of two political captives, Escape From Pretoria is a race-against-time thriller set in the tumultuous apartheid days of South Africa.Based on the real-life prison break of two political captives, Escape From Pretoria is a race-against-time thriller set in the tumultuous apartheid days of South Africa.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
35K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,706
44
  • Director
    • Francis Annan
  • Writers
    • Francis Annan(screenplay by)
    • L.H. Adams(screenplay by)
    • Tim Jenkin(inspired by the book "Escape from Pretoria" by Tim Jenkin)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Radcliffe
    • Daniel Webber
    • Ian Hart
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  • Director
    • Francis Annan
  • Writers
    • Francis Annan(screenplay by)
    • L.H. Adams(screenplay by)
    • Tim Jenkin(inspired by the book "Escape from Pretoria" by Tim Jenkin)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Radcliffe
    • Daniel Webber
    • Ian Hart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 278User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Daniel Radcliffe at an event for Escape from Pretoria (2020)
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    Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe
    • Tim Jenkinas Tim Jenkin
    Daniel Webber
    Daniel Webber
    • Stephen Leeas Stephen Lee
    Ian Hart
    Ian Hart
    • Denis Goldbergas Denis Goldberg
    Mark Leonard Winter
    Mark Leonard Winter
    • Leonard Fontaineas Leonard Fontaine
    Nathan Page
    Nathan Page
    • Mongoas Mongo
    Grant Piro
    Grant Piro
    • Schnepelas Schnepel
    Lenny Firth
    • Vermellenas Vermellen
    Lliam Amor
    Lliam Amor
    • Kitsonas Kitson
    Adam Tuominen
    Adam Tuominen
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    PJ Oaten
    PJ Oaten
    • Rabkinas Rabkin
    Ratidzo Mambo
    Ratidzo Mambo
    • Daphneas Daphne
    Vuyo Loko
    • Potluckas Potluck
    Maris J. Caune
    • Loggieas Loggie
    • (as Maris J Caune)
    Adam Ovadia
    Adam Ovadia
    • Van Wykas Van Wyk
    Rory Walker
    • Walteras Walter
    Genevieve Mooy
    • Marciaas Marcia
    Jeanette Cronin
    Jeanette Cronin
    • Maryas Mary
    Stephen Hunter
    Stephen Hunter
    • Peteras Peter
    • Director
      • Francis Annan
    • Writers
      • Francis Annan(screenplay by)
      • L.H. Adams(screenplay by)
      • Tim Jenkin(inspired by the book "Escape from Pretoria" by Tim Jenkin)
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    • Trivia
      The chisel used at Door 10 in the film is the actual chisel used in the escape. Tim Jenkin had kept it through the years and lent it to the production.
    • Goofs
      When Tim and Leonard exit from hiding in the storage closet, the closet door is left ajar. A few minutes later when Leonard is checking for the guard, a shot of the staircase shows the closet door closed. When Tim and Leonard return to hide, the closet door is ajar again.
    • Quotes

      Denis Goldberg: Don't run away, stay and fight!

      Tim Jenkin: [holds up a key] This is how we fight!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Escape from Pretoria: Cast Interviews (2020)

    User reviews278

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    Top review
    9/10
    Brilliantly jail break thriller!
    Outstanding performance by Our boy Daniel Radcliff. I truly enjoyed the movie. Sometimes i felt myself also a living being there. It's delightful to hear that this movie Based on the real-life prison break. Thriller ! Thriller ! Thriller !
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    • chethanibalasuriya
    • Apr 2, 2020

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    • Are there more recent high-profile prison breaks in South Africa?

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
      • United States
      • South Africa
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official SAFC Media Release
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Afrikaans
    • Also known as
      • Phi Vụ Đào Tẩu
    • Filming locations
      • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Footprint Films
      • Beagle Pug Films
      • MEP Capital
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,431,995
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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