Escape
1980 • Drama / TV Movie • Starring Timothy Bottoms
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Available in United States for the 1980 release on streaming platforms such as Prime Video and Vudu, you can watch Escape online, stream Escape, and often rent or buy Escape on related services. WhoPlaysNow compares these options in one place, and availability can change by region as provider catalogs update over time.
About Escape
Escape (1980) blends Drama and TV Movie elements. Top cast includes Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, and Colleen Dewhurst. It draws from real-world events while keeping the focus on character stakes.
Actor: Timothy BottomsGenre: Drama moviesProvider: Prime Video
Synopsis
The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri Prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.
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