Movie: Escape

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rex Harrison
Rex Harrison

Matt Denant

Peggy Cummins
Peggy Cummins

Dora Winton

William Hartnell
William Hartnell

Inspector Harris

Norman Wooland
Norman Wooland

Minister

Jill Esmond
Jill Esmond

Grace Winton

Frederick Piper
Frederick Piper

Brownie

Marjorie Rhodes
Marjorie Rhodes

Mrs. Pinkem

Betty Ann Davies
Betty Ann Davies

Girl in Park

Cyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack

Rodgers

John Slater
John Slater

Salesman

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  • Overview

    A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes from a prison and goes on the run aided by a local girl.

  • Release Date

    1948-03-01

  • Average

    5.7

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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