The Escape Artist (1982)

The Escape Artist (1982)

The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins. 1982-05-28 United States of America 94 Min. PG-13
6.1 17 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Raúl Juliá is Stu Quiñones
Stu Quiñones
Griffin O'Neal is Danny Masters
Danny Masters
Desi Arnaz is Mayor Leon Quiñones
Mayor Leon Quiñones
Teri Garr is Arlene
Arlene
Joan Hackett is Aunt Sibyl
Aunt Sibyl
Gabriel Dell is Uncle Burke
Uncle Burke
John P. Ryan is Vernon
Jackie Coogan is Magic Shop Owner
Magic Shop Owner
Hal Williams is Cop at Mayor's Office
Cop at Mayor's Office
Helen Page Camp is Neighbor