Movie

The Escape

“SMASHING DRAMA of the city streets...thousands fighting...for survival!”

★ 6.3(2)19391h 3m

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Good to know

Director: Ricardo Cortez
Release date: 1939-10-05
Runtime: 1h 3m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About The Escape

The Escape is a 1939 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Ricardo Cortez, starring Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff and June Gale. It has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Escape in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An embittered Louie Peronni returns from prison to find that his sister, Juli Peronni, is engaged to policeman Eddie Farrell, and also finds that his secret wife Annie Qualen has placed their baby girl in a foundling home. With his old gang again, Louie plans a robbery of a fur warehouse. Louie shoots down the night watchman and is trailed home where his father Guiseppe Peronni persuades him not to fight it out with the police. Determined to let Louie take the full rap, the gang kidnaps the district attorney's daughter.

Cast

Kane Richmond

Eddie Farrell

Amanda Duff

Juli Peronni

June Gale

Annie Qualen

Edward Norris

Louie Peronni

Henry Armetta

Guiseppi Peronni

Frank Reicher

Dr. Shumaker

Scotty Beckett

Willie Rogers

Leona Roberts

Aunt Mamie Qualen

Rex Downing

Tommy Rogers

Jimmy Butler

Jim Rogers

Roger McGee

Swat

Richard Lane

David Clifford

Themes & keywords

night watchmanwarehouse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Escape in Mexico?+

The 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 The Escape on Netflix?+

The Escape is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Escape?+

The Escape has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who stars in The Escape?+

The Escape stars Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, June Gale, Edward Norris and Henry Armetta.

When did The Escape come out?+

The Escape is a 1939 movie directed by Ricardo Cortez.

What genre is The Escape?+

The Escape is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Escape?+

The Escape was directed by Ricardo Cortez.