Overview

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.

Cast

Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree, Sandra Alexander, Allan Miller, Antonio Fargas, Vincent Schiavelli

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What is "Escape" about?

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.

When was "Escape" released?

Escape was released in 1980.

Who stars in "Escape"?

The cast includes Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree.