The Escape Artist
1982, English. Directed by Caleb Deschanel.
The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Caleb DeschanelDirector
- Raúl JuliáStu Quiñones
- Griffin O'NealDanny Masters
- Desi ArnazMayor Leon Quiñones
- Teri GarrArlene
- Joan HackettAunt Sibyl
- Gabriel DellUncle Burke
- John P. RyanVernon
- E. G. DailySandra
- M. Emmet WalshFritz
- Jackie CooganMagic Shop Owner
- Hal WilliamsCop at Mayor's Office
- Helen Page CampNeighbor
Details
- Released
- 28 May 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Zito, Melissa Mathison
- Box office
- $143K
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What The Escape Artist is based on
The Escape Artist is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Escape Artist: quick answers
Is The Escape Artist worth watching?
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How long is The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Escape Artist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Escape Artist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Escape Artist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Escape Artist is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Escape Artist on?
The Escape Artist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Escape Artist?
If you liked The Escape Artist, try Things Change, Bottle Rocket, Matchstick Men.
Who directed The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist (1982) was directed by Caleb Deschanel and stars Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz.
What is The Escape Artist based on?
The Escape Artist is adapted from a novel.