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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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Cast · Directed by Caleb Deschanel

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

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