The Escort (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1993, The Escort is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ricky Tognazzi, running about 92 minutes. “Protection is the job. Justice is the goal. Death is the price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film shows the difficulties of an honest, imperiled judge and his bodyguard of four men, trying to clean up a Sicilian town. Corrupt local politicians, working hand-in-hand with the Mafia, will stop at nothing to prevent exposure of their rackets.
Who’s in it. The Escort stars Claudio Amendola as Angelo Mandolesi, Enrico Lo Verso as Andrea Corsale, Carlo Cecchi as Assistant Prosecuting Magistrate Michele de Francesco and Ricky Memphis as Fabio Muzzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Escort has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escort page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escort tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escort (1993)?
- In US, The Escort is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Escort worth watching?
- The Escort holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escort?
- The Escort stars Claudio Amendola, Enrico Lo Verso, Carlo Cecchi, Ricky Memphis and Leo Gullotta.
- When was The Escort released?
- The Escort was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.