The Escape Artist
1982 · 1h 34m · Comedy, Crime, Drama · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Directed by
Caleb DeschanelBased on the novel by
David Wagoner6.1Smart score
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