Escape from Crime (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, Escape from Crime is a crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman, running about 51 minutes. “I loved a guy with a gun --” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-con becomes a daredevil photojournalist.
Who’s in it. Escape from Crime stars Richard Travis as Dennis Daniel "Red" O'Hara, Julie Bishop as Molly O'Hara, Jackie Gleason as Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason) and Frank Wilcox as Cornell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Escape from Crime has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from Crime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Crime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from Crime (1942)?
- In US, Escape from Crime is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape from Crime worth watching?
- Escape from Crime holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from Crime?
- Escape from Crime stars Richard Travis, Julie Bishop, Jackie Gleason, Frank Wilcox and Rex Williams.