Escape to France (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1948, Escape to France is a drama film directed by Mario Soldati, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A former Fascist takes his son and escapes across the border into France, where he tries to avoid being recognized and having to pay for his wartime crimes.
Who’s in it. Escape to France stars Folco Lulli as Riccardo Torre, Cesare Olivieri as Il rettore, Enrico Olivieri as Fabrizio Torre and Gianni Dufour as Il Tunisino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Escape to France has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape to France page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape to France tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape to France (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape to France change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape to France worth watching?
- Escape to France holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape to France?
- Escape to France stars Folco Lulli, Cesare Olivieri, Enrico Olivieri, Gianni Dufour and Rosi Mirafiore.
- When was Escape to France released?
- Escape to France was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.