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The Escape Artist

Play trailer Poster for The Escape Artist PG,  1982,  1h 34m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After the death of heralded escape artist Harry Masters, his grieving son Danny (Griffin O'Neal) moves in with distant relatives. A talented magician in his own right, Danny aspires to break out from his father's legacy but finds trouble in the form of the delinquent son (Raul Julia) of the town's unscrupulous mayor (Desi Arnaz). The intrigue builds to a peak when Danny dares the local police force to incarcerate him, swearing he'll manage an escape that will rival those of his father.
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David Denby New York Magazine/Vulture Sep 10, 2020
The Escape Artist is a heartbreaker, a movie with atmosphere, wit, soul, and absolutely zero narrative logic. Go to Full Review
Bob Thomas Associated Press Oct 22, 2018
The Escape Artist is a glorious idea gone awry, yet it remains a pleasant 98 minutes in the theater. Go to Full Review
Nathanael Hood The Retro Set Sep 10, 2019
7/10
The Escape Artist doesn't always make sense, but the ultimate magic trick is that we don't care. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Nov 2, 2011
2/4
...the movie's pervasive lack of drama or tension results in a palpably flat atmosphere that proves disastrous... Go to Full Review
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Feb 4, 2004
The Escape Artist is a riveting film about a son trying to prove himself to his father. Go to Full Review
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Caleb Deschanel

Director

Griffin O'Neal

Danny Masters

Raul Julia

Stu Quiñones

Desi Arnaz

Mayor Leon Quiñones

Teri Garr

Arlene

Joan Hackett

Aunt Sibyl

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Synopsis After the death of heralded escape artist Harry Masters, his grieving son Danny (Griffin O'Neal) moves in with distant relatives. A talented magician in his own right, Danny aspires to break out from his father's legacy but finds trouble in the form of the delinquent son (Raul Julia) of the town's unscrupulous mayor (Desi Arnaz). The intrigue builds to a peak when Danny dares the local police force to incarcerate him, swearing he'll manage an escape that will rival those of his father.
Director
Caleb Deschanel
Producer
Doug Claybourne, Buck Houghton
Screenwriter
Melissa Mathison, Stephen Zito
Production Co
Zoetrope Studios
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2010
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround
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