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The Escapist

Movie·2008·Action, Thriller·1h 42m·6.2 (264)·Directed by Rupert Wyatt

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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.

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Brian CoxBrian CoxFrank PerryDamian LewisDamian LewisRizzaJoseph FiennesJoseph FiennesLenny DrakeSeu JorgeSeu JorgeViv BatistaLiam CunninghamLiam CunninghamBrodieDominic CooperDominic CooperLaceyStephen FarrellyStephen FarrellyTwo TonSteven MackintoshSteven MackintoshTony

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