Escape Route (1952): Cast & Plot
Escape Route is a 1952 crime thriller directed by Seymour Friedman and Peter Graham Scott, starring George Raft as Steve Rossi, Cyril Chamberlain and Clifford Evans. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Directors
- Seymour Friedman and Peter Graham Scott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Banner Films Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Escape Route About?
The premise of Escape Route without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A high‑octane tale of the FBI’s toughest hunt. After nuclear scientists are abducted and smuggled behind Iron Curtain, an FBI operative teams with a British intelligence agent to track down the kidnappers. The mission unfolds in action as the pair races against time to capture conspirators.
Escape Route Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- two word title
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- scientist
- agent
- taxi
- kidnapping
Escape Route Cast & Characters
George Raft leads the cast as Steve Rossi, with Cyril Chamberlain as Bailey (uncredited) and Clifford Evans as Michael Grand. Directed by Seymour Friedman and Peter Graham Scott; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Seymour Friedman
- Co-director Peter Graham Scott
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George Raft as Steve Rossi - Cyril Chamberlain as Bailey (uncredited)
- Clifford Evans as Michael Grand
- Sally Gray as Joan Miller
Also Starring in Escape Route
· 14 more- Reginald Tate Colonel Wilkes
- John Warwick Security Chief Brice (uncredited)
- Patricia Laffan Irma Brookes
- Arnold Diamond Max (uncredited)
- Frederick Piper Inspector Reid
- Roddy Hughes Porter
- Howard Douglas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Arthur Lovegrove Phillips (uncredited)
- Grace Arnold Neighbour (uncredited)
- Ernest Blyth Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
- Norman Pierce Inspector Hobbs (uncredited)
- Harry Towb Immigration Officer (uncredited)
- June Ashley Blonde Contact in Flat
- Anthony Pendrell Rees (uncredited)
More from Seymour Friedman and Peter Graham Scott
More films directed by Seymour Friedman and Peter Graham Scott: Father Came Too!, Bitter Harvest, The Cracksman and Captain Clegg.
Escape Route Plot Summary
What happens in Escape Route from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An American FBI agent named Steve Rossi, George Raft, slips past Heathrow’s immigration controls, triggering a nationwide manhunt led by Scotland Yard. He makes his way into London and begins tracing a mysterious figure tied to aerospace work, starting with a barman named Bailey, Cyril Chamberlain, and asking about Michael Grand.
Full summary
The whole story of Escape Route, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Escape Route?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the American FBI agent who infiltrates the gang?
Cars in Escape Route
30 cars on screen, including the 1951 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 and the 1951 Austin FX3 Taxi.
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1951 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 Main role -
1951 Austin FX3 Taxi Important role -
1948 AEC Regent III Minor role -
1949 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Minor role
Escape Route Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “I'll Get You” and “Te atraparé”.
- Also known as
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- I'll Get You
- Te atraparé
- Achtung
- Menschenraub
- Eu Te Pegarei
- Vaarojen tiellä
- La route de la mort
- O hamenos praktor
- Azione di controspionaggio
- Rută de scăpare
- Perseguido
- Spionfällan
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- The Black Pawn
- Gefährlicher Auftrag
- I jerntappets skygge
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Escape Route FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Escape Route, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Escape Route?
Escape Route runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Escape Route released?
Escape Route was released on December 1, 1952.
Who directed Escape Route?
Escape Route was directed by Seymour Friedman and Peter Graham Scott.
More films by Seymour Friedman Who is in the cast of Escape Route?
Escape Route stars George Raft as Steve Rossi, Cyril Chamberlain as Bailey (uncredited) and Clifford Evans as Michael Grand, among 18 credited actors.
Does Escape Route have a post-credit scene?
No. Escape Route has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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