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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1948-03-01
Languageen
Runtime1h 18m
Production

20th Century Fox

5.7(17)
•1948•1h 18m

Escape

Thriller

Overview

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

Writing & Screenplay
Philip Dunne
Cinematography
Freddie Young

Principal Cast

14 credited
Rex Harrison
Rex HarrisonMatt Denant
Peggy Cummins
Peggy CumminsDora Winton
William Hartnell
William HartnellInspector Harris
Norman Wooland
Norman WoolandMinister
Jill Esmond
Jill EsmondGrace Winton
Frederick Piper
Frederick PiperBrownie
Marjorie Rhodes
Marjorie RhodesMrs. Pinkem
Betty Ann Davies
Betty Ann DaviesGirl in Park
Cyril Cusack
Cyril CusackRodgers
John Slater
John SlaterSalesman

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