The Escapist

Frank Perry (Brian Cox) is a lifer; in prison for the rest of his natural born days. He's never had a problem with that: he did the crime: he’ll do the time. Until now. He receives a letter telling him that his only and much loved daughter is critically ill following an overdose. He knows that he must see her and to do that he'll have to escape. But he can't do it alone. A motley crew of younger associates is assembled to enact his plan: Lenny Drake (Joseph Fiennes), Brodie (Liam Cunningham), and Viv Baptista (Seu Jorge). As they prepare to break out Frank's focus is distracted by the arrival of a young con James Lacey (Dominic Cooper) -- a reminder of days long lost. As the new kid on the block Lacey also attracts the sadistic attention of Tony (Steven Macintosh), the drug-addict brother of wing‐king Rizza (Damian Lewis). Personality conflicts put the escape in jeopardy and Frank is forced to find the energy and courage of the man he once was.

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  Frank Perry

  Brian Cox

   

  Lacey

  Dominic Cooper

   

  Lenny Drake

  Joseph Fiennes

   

  Batista

  Seu Jorge

   

  Rizza

  Damian Lewis

   

  Brodie

  Liam Cunninham

   

  

  
  

  Directed by

  Rupert Wyatt

   

  Writers

  Rupert Wyatt, Daniel Hardy

   

  Produced by

  Adrian Sturges, Alan Moloney

   

  Executive Produced by

   

CRITICS’ QUOTES

• ‘A brilliant spin on the [prison escape] elevates the film to the higher eschelon of genre flicks. Mark Bell, FilmThreat

ACCLAIM

• • Best Actor - Brian Cox
    BAFTA Scotland
  • Best Achievement in Production
    British Independent Film Awards