Escape (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1963, Escape is a drama film directed by Abbas Shabaviz, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A young guy who lives with his alcoholic mother is imprisoned. After getting released he begins to gamble but his mother is preventing him. He meets a woman in a cabaret and she seduces him to steal from a company's safe. But that is only the beginning of the troubles for him.
Who’s in it. Escape stars Abbas Maghfurian as The thief, Shamsi Fazlollahi, Parkhideh and Mahin Deyhim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Escape 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape worth watching?
- Escape holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Escape?
- Escape stars Abbas Maghfurian, Shamsi Fazlollahi, Parkhideh, Mahin Deyhim and Reza Shafi.
- When was Escape released?
- Escape was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.