The Escape Artist (1982)
The Escape Artist is a 1982 comedy movie directed by Caleb Deschanel, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal and Desi Arnaz.
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.
Where to watch The Escape Artist
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Cast
- Raúl Juliá as Stu Quiñones
- Griffin O'Neal as Danny Masters
- Desi Arnaz as Mayor Leon Quiñones
- Teri Garr as Arlene
- Joan Hackett as Aunt Sibyl
- Gabriel Dell as Uncle Burke
- John P. Ryan as Vernon
- E. G. Daily as Sandra
- M. Emmet Walsh as Fritz
- Jackie Coogan as Magic Shop Owner
- Hal Williams as Cop at Mayor's Office
- Helen Page Camp as Neighbor