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1980

Escape

Directed by Robert Michael Lewis

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.

Duration

1h 36m

Released

February 20, 1980

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Cast20

  • Timothy Bottoms
  • Kay Lenz
  • Colleen Dewhurst
  • Miguel Angel Suaree
  • Sandra Alexander
  • Allan Miller
  • Antonio Fargas
  • Vincent Schiavelli
  • Jorge Cervera Jr.

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