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Escape

1980Movie1 h 36 minNR

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63
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Summary

The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri Prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.

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Produced by
Michael Jaffe

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Facts

February 20, 1980 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
February 20, 1980
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on true story