Escape - 1980

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.

96min
1980
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.3/10

Cast

Timothy Bottoms profile pictureTimothy BottomsDwight Worker
Kay Lenz profile pictureKay LenzBarbara Chilcoate
Colleen Dewhurst profile pictureColleen DewhurstLily Levinson
Allan Miller profile pictureAllan MillerJack Branch
Antonio Fargas profile pictureAntonio FargasJamie Valdez
Elliott Street profile pictureElliott StreetRoger Brody
William Marquez profile pictureWilliam MarquezCol. Fuentes

About Escape

Escape Overview

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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 96min

Extra details

Original Title: Escape
Original Language: English
Production Companies
Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.