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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.

  • Drama
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Timothy BottomsTimothy BottomsDwight Worker
  • Photo of Kay LenzKay LenzBarbara Chilcoate
  • Photo of Colleen DewhurstColleen DewhurstLily Levinson
  • Photo of Miguel Angel SuareeMiguel Angel SuareeFernando Gardner-Pasquel
  • Photo of Sandra AlexanderSandra AlexanderGabrielle
  • Photo of Allan MillerAllan MillerJack Branch
  • Photo of Antonio FargasAntonio FargasJamie Valdez
  • Photo of Vincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliJ.W. White
  • Photo of Jorge Cervera Jr.Jorge Cervera Jr.Tierno
  • Photo of Elliott StreetElliott StreetRoger Brody

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