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Escapade (1980): Cast

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Escapade is a 1980 film directed by Evelyn Schmidt, starring Renate Geißler as Edith Matthuschek, Uwe Zerbe and Tobias Zander. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Escapade (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Evelyn Schmidt
Original language
German
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Escapade About?

The premise of Escapade without spoilers.

Edith and Wolfgang have kept a fairly calm home with their son Danilo, despite Wolfgang’s twelve‑year‑old affair that created a daughter, Sandra. Edith has moved past the betrayal, and Wolfgang sees Sandra only intermittently, out of duty. Suddenly the teen shows up at their door, forcing the family to confront unresolved past wounds.

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Cast & crew

Escapade Cast & Characters

Renate Geißler leads the cast as Edith Matthuschek, with Uwe Zerbe as Wolfgang Matthuschek and Tobias Zander as Danilo Matthuschek. Directed by Evelyn Schmidt; 19 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Evelyn Schmidt: The Bicycle.

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FAQ

Escapade FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Escapade, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Escapade?

Escapade runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Escapade released?

Escapade was released on February 14, 1980.

Who directed Escapade?

Escapade was directed by Evelyn Schmidt.

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Who is in the cast of Escapade?

Escapade stars Renate Geißler as Edith Matthuschek, Uwe Zerbe as Wolfgang Matthuschek and Tobias Zander as Danilo Matthuschek, among 19 credited actors.

Does Escapade have a post-credit scene?

No. Escapade has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Escapade in?

The original language of Escapade is German.

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