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The Escape Artist

6.219821h 34mPGMovieComedyCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorCaleb Deschanel
WritersMelissa Mathison·Stephen Zito
ProducersDoug Claybourne·Buck Houghton

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Caleb Deschanel

Raúl Juliá
Raúl Juliá
Stu Quiñones
Griffin O'Neal
Griffin O'Neal
Danny Masters
Desi Arnaz
Desi Arnaz
Mayor Leon Quiñones
Teri Garr
Teri Garr
Arlene
Joan Hackett
Joan Hackett
Aunt Sibyl
Gabriel Dell
Gabriel Dell
Uncle Burke
John P. Ryan
John P. Ryan
Vernon
E. G. Daily
E. G. Daily
Sandra
M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Fritz
Jackie Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Magic Shop Owner
Hal Williams
Hal Williams
Cop at Mayor's Office
Helen Page Camp
Helen Page Camp
Neighbor

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