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The Escapist is a 2008 British prison drama directed by Rupert Wyatt in his feature debut, starring Brian Cox as Frank Perry, a long-serving inmate who organizes an escape attempt after learning his estranged daughter is critically ill. The ensemble cast includes Joseph Fiennes, Liam Cunningham, Dominic Cooper, Seu Jorge, and Steven Mackintosh as fellow prisoners drawn into the breakout scheme. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was produced through a collaboration between independent UK and Irish production companies.
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How good is The Escapist?
The Escapist scores 7.12/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Prison Film category. Respected British prison thriller with strong Brian Cox notices and solid reviews, though modest profile and divisive structure limit consensus ceilin...
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