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Escape From Kampala

19911h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

The true story of a daring prison break. Wycliffe Kato, Director of Civil Aviation in Idi Amin's Uganda was at the airport to catch a flight to Canada for a conference when he was arrested by Amin's secret police, members of the notorious…

DirectorRoy Battersby
ProducerAileen Forsyth

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Cast · Directed by Roy Battersby

JMJohn Matshikiza
John Matshikiza
Wycliffe Kato
RWRudolph Walker
Rudolph Walker
Kimumwe
OW
Oke Wambu
Kasujja
JA
John Adewole
Okech
LWLeo Wringer
Leo Wringer
Nambale
ENEddie Nestor
Eddie Nestor
Sendawula
TBThomas Baptiste
Thomas Baptiste
Minawa
HGHepburn Graham
Hepburn Graham
Chief SRB Man
VNValentine Nonyela
Valentine Nonyela
SRB Man
TB
Tunde Babs
SRB Man
CDChristian Dixon
Christian Dixon
SRB Man
SAStephen K. Amos
Stephen K. Amos
SRB Man

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Escape From Kampala — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape From Kampala?

Escape From Kampala isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Escape From Kampala on Netflix?

No, Escape From Kampala is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Escape From Kampala on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Escape From Kampala isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Escape From Kampala for free?

Escape From Kampala isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Escape From Kampala?

Escape From Kampala hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 26, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.