The Escapist

1983·Movie
1h 27min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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About

Lock him up...Tie him up...Chain him up...Nothing can hold The Escapist!

A radio station owner must perform dangerous publicity stunts in order to prevent his business being taken over by a big corporation.
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Crew

Directed by:
Eddie Beverly Jr.
Produced by:
Eddie Beverly Jr.
Composed by:
Mark Ulano, Patrushkha Mierzwa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is The Escapist worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Escapist?

1 h 27 min

The Escapist runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is The Escapist in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does The Escapist use?

Bittersweet EndingStaircase Tumble"The Reason You Suck" SpeechSecret Stab WoundFinal SpeechThe Convenient Store Next DoorInterrupted SuicideGreat EscapeChairman of the BrawlSinister ShivAmbiguous SituationPrison Rapeand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for The Escapist, including Bittersweet Ending, Staircase Tumble, "The Reason You Suck" Speech.

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