Escape (1948): Cast & Plot
Escape is a 1948 thriller directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, starring Rex Harrison as Matt Denant, Cyril Cusack and Michael Golden. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Escape About?
The premise of Escape without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes from a prison and goes on the run aided by a local girl.
Escape Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- british noir
- antihero
- boredom
- escape from prison
- warden
- scotland yard
- investigation
- lie
- coincidence
- femme fatale
- blackmail
- fistfight
+24 more Show fewer
- help from a friend
- news headlines
- attempt to kill
- telephone
- telegraph
- frame up
- train
- forest
- hidden in the woods
- dumb cop
- church
- prostitute
- fog
- friend
- hungry
- convict
- fox hunting
- detective
- bicycle
- cigarette smoking
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- mankiewicz and harrison
- remake
- based on play
Escape Cast & Characters
Rex Harrison leads the cast as Matt Denant, with Cyril Cusack as Rodgers and Michael Golden as Detective Penter. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Rex Harrison as Matt Denant
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Cyril Cusack as Rodgers - Michael Golden as Detective Penter
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William Hartnell as Inspector Harris
Also Starring in Escape
· 10 more- Jill Esmond Grace Winton
- Peggy Cummins Dora Winton
- Patrick Troughton Jim
- Frederick Piper Brownie
- Frederick Leister Judge
- Marjorie Rhodes Mrs. Pinkem
- John Slater Salesman
- Frank Pettingell Constable Beames
- Norman Wooland Minister
- Betty Ann Davies Girl in Park
Escape Plot Summary
What happens in Escape from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Former RAF squadron leader Matt Denant [Rex Harrison] travels to Hendley, England to visit an airfield run by his friend Titch. At the airfield, Rodgers [Cyril Cusack], an employee, asks Matt to place a large wager on a horse. Matt agrees, but when the horse loses, Rodgers promises to repay him.
While Matt is strolling through Hyde Park, a woman strikes up a conversation, and detective Penter [Michael Golden] charges her with unlawful soliciting. Matt steps in to help, but the clash between the two men leaves Penter mortally wounded, after his head is struck on a park bench.
Full summary
The whole story of Escape, scene by scene
Escape Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Il fuggitivo” and “逃亡”.
- Also known as
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- Il fuggitivo
- 逃亡
- Homem em Fuga
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Escape FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Escape, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Escape?
Escape runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Escape released?
Escape was released on March 1, 1948.
Who directed Escape?
Escape was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
More films by Joseph L. Mankiewicz Who is in the cast of Escape?
Escape stars Rex Harrison as Matt Denant, Cyril Cusack as Rodgers and Michael Golden as Detective Penter, among 14 credited actors.
Does Escape have a post-credit scene?
No. Escape has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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