Summary
The Escape Artist is an American film first released in 1982,
directed by Caleb Deschanel.
The film stars Raul Julia, Griffin O’Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr and Joan Hackett.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Caleb Deschanel
- Script: Melissa Mathison, David Wagoner, Stephen Zito
- Photo: Stephen H. Burum
- Music: Georges Delerue
- Cast: Raul Julia (Stu Quiñones), Griffin O’Neal (Danny Masters), Desi Arnaz (Mayor Leon Quiñones), Teri Garr (Arlene), Joan Hackett (Aunt Sibyl), Gabriel Dell (Uncle Burke), John P. Ryan (Vernon), Elizabeth Daily (Sandra), M. Emmet Walsh (Fritz), Jackie Coogan (Magic Shop Owner), Hal Williams (Cop at Mayor’s Office), Helen Page Camp (Neighbor), David Clennon (Newspaper Editor), Harry Caesar (Sax Player), Huntz Hall (Turnkey), Harry Anderson (Harry Masters), George Brengel (Water Commissioner), Carlin Glynn (Treasurer’s Secretary), Isabel Cooley (Secretary at Newspaper Office), Tom Signorelli (Mailbox Cop), George Cantero (Jail Trustee), Harry Cohn (Jailmate), James Howard (Cop at Bridal Shop), R. Wayne Kruse (Reporter), Margaret Ladd (Reporter), Tom Mahoney (M.C), G.K. Marshall (Drummer), Doug McGrath (Photographer), Susi Sherman (Woman at Club), Richard Bradford (Sam – City Treasurer)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 94 min
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