Escape
"Thrilling Book : Magnificent Picture"
Originally released in 1940. Escape is a drama/thriller film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Starring Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, and Conrad Veidt
Synopsis
An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norma Shearer
as Countess Ruby von Treck
Robert Taylor
as Mark Preysing
Conrad Veidt
as General Kurt von Kolb
Alla Nazimova
as Emmy Ritter
Felix Bressart
as Fritz Keller
Albert Bassermann
as Dr. Arthur Henning
Philip Dorn
as Dr. Ditten
Edgar Barrier
as Commissioner
Bonita Granville
as Ursula
Elsa Bassermann
as Mrs. Henning
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escape about?
An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape.
Who directed Escape?
Escape was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is Escape?
Escape has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Escape released?
Escape was released on November 1, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape?
The main cast of Escape includes Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, Conrad Veidt, Alla Nazimova, Felix Bressart.