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The Escapist (2008)

EnglishFilm2008102 minAction, Thriller★ 6.2/10

5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.

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
Starring
Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes
Music
Benjamin Wallfisch
Released
2008-06-20

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Cast

Brian CoxBrian CoxFrank Perry
Damian LewisDamian LewisRizza
Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesLenny Drake
Seu JorgeSeu JorgeViv Batista
Liam CunninghamLiam CunninghamBrodie
Dominic CooperDominic CooperLacey
Stephen FarrellyStephen FarrellyTwo Ton
Steven MackintoshSteven MackintoshTony
Ned DennehyNed DennehyJumpy Con
Paul VaughanPaul VaughanPrison Tannoy Voice (voice)
Jack WalshJack WalshSikes
Conor McGregorConor McGregorPrisoner (uncredited)

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