Movie

Escape

“Thrilling Book : Magnificent Picture”

★ 7.5(16)19401h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Release date: 1940-11-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Escape — trailer

About Escape

Escape is a 1940 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor and Conrad Veidt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape.

Cast

Norma Shearer

Countess Ruby von Treck

Robert Taylor

Mark Preysing

Conrad Veidt

General Kurt von Kolb

Alla Nazimova

Emmy Ritter

Felix Bressart

Fritz Keller

Albert Bassermann

Dr. Arthur Henning

Philip Dorn

Dr. Ditten

Edgar Barrier

Commissioner

Bonita Granville

Ursula

Elsa Bassermann

Mrs. Henning

Blanche Yurka

Nurse

Lisa Golm

Anna

Themes & keywords

naziescapegermanyworld war iiconcentration camp prisonernazi officercountessdying motherexpatriaterescue operation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape in Mexico?+

Escape is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Escape on Netflix?+

Escape is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Escape?+

Escape has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Escape?+

Escape stars Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, Conrad Veidt, Alla Nazimova and Felix Bressart.

When did Escape come out?+

Escape is a 1940 movie directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

What genre is Escape?+

Escape is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Escape?+

Escape was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.