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The Escapist is a 2008 drama thriller film starring Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Liam Cunningham, Seu Jorge, Dominic Cooper, Steven Mackintosh, Stephen Farrelly and Damian Lewis. It is directed and co-written by Rupert Wyatt, and premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival to considerable acclaim. An Irish-UK co-production, the film was produced by Alan Moloney of Parallel Films and Adrian Sturges of Picture Farm.

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2008 · 1h 42m · Action · Thriller

TMDB 6.2/10 (268 votes)

Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence.

Directed by Rupert Wyatt

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Rupert WyattDirector

Brian Coxas Frank Perry

Damian Lewisas Rizza

Joseph Fiennesas Lenny Drake

Seu Jorgeas Viv Batista

Liam Cunninghamas Brodie

Dominic Cooperas Lacey

Stephen Farrellyas Two Ton

Steven Mackintoshas Tony

Ned Dennehyas Jumpy Con

Paul Vaughanas Prison Tannoy Voice (voice)

Jack Walshas Sikes

Conor McGregoras Prisoner (uncredited)