Escapement (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1958, Escapement is a crime, mystery and science fiction film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 80 minutes. “SWEET-FLESHED BEAUTY BECOMES DOCILE OF DEMONIACAL MONSTER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An insurance investigator tumbles onto a series of similar deaths, by brain hemorrhage, of patients of a psychiatric clinic in France where therapy involves a device which can implant visual imagery in the minds of patients, ostensibly to help them relax.
Who’s in it. Escapement stars Rod Cameron as Jeff Keenan, Mary Murphy as Ruth Vance, Meredith Edwards as Doctor Maxwell and Peter Illing as Paul Zakon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Escapement has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escapement page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escapement tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escapement (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escapement change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escapement worth watching?
- Escapement holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escapement?
- Escapement stars Rod Cameron, Mary Murphy, Meredith Edwards, Peter Illing and Carl Jaffe.
- When was Escapement released?
- Escapement was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.