Escape from El Diablo (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1983, Escape from El Diablo is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Gordon Hessler, running about 92 minutes. “She got him in... They better get him out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young American is framed and thrown into a Mexican prison. His friends journey to Mexico to break him out.
Who’s in it. Escape from El Diablo stars Jimmy McNichol as Daniel, Timothy Van Patten as Pauli, Ethan Wayne as Sundance and Patrick Mower as Montalvo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Escape from El Diablo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from El Diablo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from El Diablo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from El Diablo (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape from El Diablo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape from El Diablo worth watching?
- Escape from El Diablo holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from El Diablo?
- Escape from El Diablo stars Jimmy McNichol, Timothy Van Patten, Ethan Wayne, Patrick Mower and Suzanne Danielle.
- When was Escape from El Diablo released?
- Escape from El Diablo was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.