Escape at Dawn (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1975, Escape at Dawn is a drama film directed by Siko Dolidze, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The trial of political prisoners is taking place in the Kutaisi prison. They face hanging or life imprisonment. In order to release them from prison, a party figure, nicknamed "Chagara" and a revolutionary woman, "Vardo", aka Nato Nakashidze-Volfisa, come to the city. She rents a house near the prison, supposedly to open a knitting workshop. Will they be able to escape?
Who’s in it. Escape at Dawn stars Megi Tsulukidze as Nato, Tristan Kvelaidze as Giorgi Koridze, Imedo Kakhiani as Andro and Gogi Gegechkori as Longinoz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Escape at Dawn sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape at Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape at Dawn (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape at Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape at Dawn worth watching?
- Escape at Dawn holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Escape at Dawn?
- Escape at Dawn stars Megi Tsulukidze, Tristan Kvelaidze, Imedo Kakhiani, Gogi Gegechkori and Jemal Sikharulidze.
- When was Escape at Dawn released?
- Escape at Dawn was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.