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The Escape Artist( 1982)

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The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.

Overview

The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Raúl Juliá

      Stu Quiñones

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      Griffin O'Neal

      Danny Masters

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      Desi Arnaz

      Mayor Leon Quiñones

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      Teri Garr

      Arlene

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      Joan Hackett

      Aunt Sibyl

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      Gabriel Dell

      Uncle Burke

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      John P. Ryan

      Vernon

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      E. G. Daily

      Sandra

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      M. Emmet Walsh

      Fritz

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      Jackie Coogan

      Magic Shop Owner

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      Hal Williams

      Cop at Mayor's Office

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      Helen Page Camp

      Neighbor

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      David Clennon

      Newspaper Editor

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      Harry Caesar

      Sax Player

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      Huntz Hall

      Turnkey

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      Harry Anderson

      Harry Masters

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      George Brengel

      Water Commissioner

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      Carlin Glynn

      Treasurer's Secretary

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      Isabel Cooley

      Secretary at Newspaper Office

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      Tom Signorelli

      Mailbox Cop

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      George Cantero

      Jail Trustee

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      Harry Cohn

      Jailmate

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      James Howard

      Cop at Bridal Shop

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      R. Wayne Kruse

      Reporter

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      Margaret Ladd

      Reporter

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      Tom Mahoney

      M.C.

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      Garry Marshall

      Drummer

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      Doug McGrath

      Photographer

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      Susi Sherman

      Woman at Club

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      Richard Bradford

      Sam (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    143369.00

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • magic
    • escape artist
    • magician