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Escape( 1948)

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Overview

A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes from a prison and goes on the run aided by a local girl.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Rex Harrison

      Matt Denant

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      Peggy Cummins

      Dora Winton

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      William Hartnell

      Inspector Harris

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      Norman Wooland

      Minister

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      Jill Esmond

      Grace Winton

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      Frederick Piper

      Brownie

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      Marjorie Rhodes

      Mrs. Pinkem

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      Betty Ann Davies

      Girl in Park

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      Cyril Cusack

      Rodgers

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      John Slater

      Salesman

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      Frank Pettingell

      Constable Beames

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      Michael Golden

      Detective Penter

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      Frederick Leister

      Judge

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      Patrick Troughton

      Jim

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Jul 09 2022
    Poor old Rex Harrison ("Denant") is taking a stroll though a foggy park when he gets involved in a tragic contretemps with a prostitute and an undercover police officer. The ensuing fracas sees the officer fall to the ground where he bangs his head on the leg of a bench and dies. "Denant" stays put, owns up and throws himself on the mercy of the court - and a sentence of three years is his reward. He manages to escape, though, and with the help of a young girl "Dora" (Peggy Cummins) manages to lead the pursuing police - led by William Hartnell - a merry dance. I've got to say, though, that asid...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • british noir