The Escape Artist (1982)

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The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.

Overview

The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.

• Caleb DeschanelDirector
• Stephen ZitoScreenplay
• Melissa MathisonScreenplay