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Escape from DS-3 (1981): Cast

Escape from DS-3 (1981) movie poster

Escape from DS-3 is a 1981 sci-fi crime film directed by Robert Emenegger and Allan Sandler, starring Bubba Smith as MacKenzie 'Mac' Gynn, David Chandler and Jackson Bostwick. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Escape from DS-3 (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Escape from DS-3 About?

The premise of Escape from DS-3 without spoilers.

YEAR: 2045 - PLACE: Detention Satellite 3, Maximum Security Prison - MISSION: To Get Out Alive!!! Prisoners of Detention Satellite 3 plan an impossible escape.

Escape from DS-3 Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • low budget sci fi movie
  • escape
  • man
  • prison
  • trapped in space
  • spacecraft
  • robot
  • prisoner
  • escape from prison
  • outer space
  • future
  • exercise
+1 more
  • computer
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Cast & crew

Escape from DS-3 Cast & Characters

Bubba Smith leads the cast as MacKenzie 'Mac' Gynn, with David Chandler as Kim Lang and Jackson Bostwick as Andrew Lavette. Directed by Robert Emenegger and Allan Sandler; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Robert Emenegger and Allan Sandler

More films directed by Robert Emenegger and Allan Sandler: The Perfect Woman, Beyond the Universe, Warp Speed and Time Warp.

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FAQ

Escape from DS-3 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Escape from DS-3, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Escape from DS-3?

Escape from DS-3 runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Escape from DS-3 released?

Escape from DS-3 was released on June 12, 1981.

Who directed Escape from DS-3?

Escape from DS-3 was directed by Robert Emenegger and Allan Sandler.

More films by Robert Emenegger

Who is in the cast of Escape from DS-3?

Escape from DS-3 stars Bubba Smith as MacKenzie 'Mac' Gynn, David Chandler as Kim Lang and Jackson Bostwick as Andrew Lavette, among 4 credited actors.

Does Escape from DS-3 have a post-credit scene?

No. Escape from DS-3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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