Movie·1982·1h 34m
The Escape Artist
The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.
Directed By
Caleb Deschanel
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Melissa Mathison, Stephen Zito
Producer
Doug Claybourne, Buck Houghton
Cinematography
Stephen H. Burum
Music
Georges Delerue
Editor
Arthur Schmidt
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
20 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
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
Harry Anderson
Harry Masters
George Brengel
Water Commissioner
Carlin Glynn
Treasurer's Secretary
// crew
Crew
Caleb Deschanel
Director
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Melissa Mathison
Screenplay
Stephen Zito
Screenplay
Doug Claybourne
Producer
Buck Houghton
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Executive Producer
Fred Roos
Executive Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
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