A Narrow Escape (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1920, A Narrow Escape is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Yakov Protazanov, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. The marquis de Granier would like his son Charles to end his current relationship for a respectable marriage. His younger brother Octave tries to help but Yvonne Lelys tricks him and he nearly leaves his family for the dancer. He even follows her to Constantinople. He falls asleep while writing to his father and dreams that he is a movie actor who, driven by poverty, sneaks into his father's home to rob him. As his father catches him, he kills him. Thankfully, it was all a dream.
Who’s in it. A Narrow Escape stars Ivan Mosjoukine as Octave de Granier, Valentine Dark as Lucie de Morange, Natalia Lysenko as Yvonne Lelys and Camille Bardou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Narrow Escape 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 A Narrow Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Narrow Escape tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Narrow Escape (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Narrow Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Narrow Escape worth watching?
- A Narrow Escape holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Narrow Escape?
- A Narrow Escape stars Ivan Mosjoukine, Valentine Dark, Natalia Lysenko, Camille Bardou and Dimitri Buchowetzki.
- When was A Narrow Escape released?
- A Narrow Escape was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.