The Escape Artist
“The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.”
1982•PG•1h 34m•6.2•Released
ComedyCrimeDrama
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Director
Caleb Deschanel
Writer
Melissa Mathison, Stephen Zito
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
American Zoetrope
Cast
Raúl Juliá
Stu Quiñones
Griffin O'Neal
Danny Masters
Desi Arnaz
Mayor Leon Quiñones
Teri Garr
Arlene
Joan Hackett
Aunt Sibyl
Gabriel Dell
Uncle Burke
John P. Ryan
Vernon
E. G. Daily
Sandra
M. Emmet Walsh
Fritz
Jackie Coogan
Magic Shop Owner
Hal Williams
Cop at Mayor's Office
Helen Page Camp
Neighbor
David Clennon
Newspaper Editor
Harry Caesar
Sax Player
Huntz Hall
Turnkey
Production
Company
American Zoetrope
Producer
Doug Claybourne
Producer
Buck Houghton
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