The Escape Artist
"The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins."
Originally released in 1982. The Escape Artist is a comedy/crime film. directed by Caleb Deschanel.
Starring Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, and Desi Arnaz
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (19 votes)
Box Office
$143.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $143,369
Production Companies
- American Zoetrope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Escape Artist about?
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 ...
Who directed The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist was directed by Caleb Deschanel.
How long is The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Escape Artist released?
The Escape Artist was released on May 28, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Escape Artist?
The main cast of The Escape Artist includes Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr, Joan Hackett.