The Escapist is yet another film that has been released in Europe back in 2008, and is only being shown in North America now. If you liked Prison Break, or the Shawshank Redemption, you’ll probably love The Escapist. A convict serving a life sentence is determined to visit his estranged and ill daughter before she dies. He soon develops an escape plan and recruits an ensemble of escapists.
The Scoop
Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined he make peace with her before it’s too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists – misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence. Much of the action takes place within the tunnels, sewers and underground rivers of subterranean London.
Release Date
April 3rd, 2009 (limited)
Starring
Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Liam Cunningham, Seu Jorge, Dominic Cooper
Reminds me of
Prison Break, The Shawshank Redemption
Interesting Fact
The DVD is already out in Europe, but don’t let that stop you from checking this movie out on the big screen. I can’t wait!
Official Site
Trailer
Tags: Action 2009, April 2009, Brian Cox, Crime 2009, Damian Lewis, Thriller 2009